Charpentier's David et Jonathas in Aix-en-Provence

By Stephen Raskauskas, 11 July 2012

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Reviewed at Théâtre de l'Archevêché, Aix-en-Provence on 6 July 2012

Charpentier, David et Jonathas

William Christie, Conductor

Andreas Homoki, Director

Pascal Charbonneau, David

Ana Quintans, Jonathas

Neal Davies, Saul

Frédéric Caton, Achis

Krešimir Špicer, Joabel

Dominique Visse, La Pythonisse (Witch of Endor)

Pierre Bessieres, Ghost of Samuel

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Stephen Raskauskas

Stephen Raskauskas is passionate about the performing arts. As a performer, he has collaborated on productions acclaimed by the Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, and Huffington Post. He has received numerous fellowships and awards, and holds degrees in music from the University of Chicago and Princeton University.