Royal Albert HallKensington Gore, London, Greater London, SW7 2AP, United Kingdom
Dates/times in London time zone
Festival: BBC Proms
Performers
| Laurence Cummings | Conductor, Harpsichord | |
| Academy of Ancient Music | ||
| Philharmonia Chorus | ||
| Allan Clayton | Tenor | Samson |
| Jacquelyn Stucker | Soprano | Delilah |
| Joélle Harvey | Soprano | Israelite woman |
| Jess Dandy | Contralto | Micah |
| Brindley Sherratt | Bass | Harapha |
| Jonathan Lemalu | Bass | Manoah |
There will be one interval
Our ongoing cycle of Handel oratorios continues with Samson, featuring tenor Allan Clayton and soprano Jacquelyn Stucker. Inspired by Milton’s Samson Agonistes, Handel created a deeply moving version of the story of the mighty Israelite warrior, imprisoned and blinded by his enemies, but still determined to destroy them. The Israelites’ laments are brilliantly contrasted with the jangling joy of the Philistines, Samson’s lofty struggles with Dalila’s brittle affections. One of today’s leading Handelians, Laurence Cummings directs the Academy of Ancient Music from the harpsichord.
£14 to £62 (plus booking fee)
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