The English Concert is set to return to Opera Omaha as part of its annual US tour to present Handel’s “Hercules.” The orchestra, which known for performing with historically accurate Baroque instruments, will be joined onstage by the Clarion Choir. Harry Bicket will lead a cast that includes Ann Hallenberg as Dejanira, William Guanbo Su as Hercules, Hilary Cronin as {…}
(Photo: Alciro Theodoro da Silva) Having survived the Reformation, allied bombing during World War Two and even an arson attack in 2005, Göttingen’s St. Johannis’ Church, which can trace its roots back to at least 1272, stands proudly overlooking the streets of the city’s historical centre. The current church, which dates back to the 14th century, has been added to {…}
(Credit: barbaraaumueller) On April 30, 2023, Oper Frankfurt and Komische Oper Berlin will co-present the Frankfurt premiere of Handel’s “Hercules.” First premiering in January 1745, the oratorio was met with mixed reception further complicated by a run cut short due to illness within the cast. Modern musicologists have recognized Handel’s endeavor towards a new sound through the blend of opera {…}
