Händel: Jephtha

• Classical Music

Rousing dynamics, magnificent choruses and beguiling arias: »Jephta« is the last of George Frideric Handel’s oratorios. He composed this grandiose late work in London almost blindfolded. The Monteverdi Choir Hamburg, which is very familiar with Handel’s choral works, will be joined by renowned soloists led by Icelandic star tenor Benedikt Kristjánsson and Concerto Köln under the direction of Antonius Adamske. The work and the cast promise an emotional concert evening.
By the way: Handel’s tragic story of Jephta fortunately ends well! This is thanks to the librettist Thomas Morell, who ensured that Jephta’s daughter, who is doomed to be sacrificed, is saved by an angel.

PERFORMERS

Monteverdi-Chor Hamburg choir

Concerto Köln ensemble

Benedikt Kristjánsson tenor

Louise Kemény soprano

Henriette Gödde mezzo-soprano

Nicholas Tamagna countertenor

Henryk Böhm bass

Antonius Adamske conductor

PROGRAM

Georg Friedrich Händel
Jephtha / Oratorium in drei Akten