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A majestic meditation on justice and compassion: Handel’s Solomon at the Elbphilharmonie

Lena Sutor-Wernich
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The cast of Solomon in Göttingen
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By Mengguang Huang, 16 May 2025
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“with a refined cast, the performance built a world of clarity and persuasion”
Reviewed at Elbphilharmonie: Grand Hall, Hamburg on 15 May 2025
Programme
Handel, Solomon
Performers
George Petrou, Conductor
FestspielOrchester Göttingen
NDR Vokalensemble
Lena Sutor-Wernich, Solomon
Francesca Lombardi Mazzulli, Queen of Sheba, Second harlot
James Way, Zadok
Carlotta Colombo, First harlot
Armin Kolarczyk, Levite
Isaak Lee, Tenor
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Mengguang Huang
Mengguang Huang

Mengguang Huang is a Hamburg-based project manager in the construction industry. With a strong passion for classical music, he was introduced to the world of early music during his time in the UK, where he developed a particular fondness for renaissance and Baroque vocal music. Driven by his love for this genre, he now makes it a priority to attend major Baroque opera productions and concerts across Western Europe whenever possible, continuing to deepen his appreciation for this rich musical tradition.