Handel's Samson
Portsmouth Choral Union with The Consort of Twelve presents Handel’s dramatic oratorio Samson. Premiered in 1743 and an instant success!
Handel – Samson
The Consort of Twelve
Conductor David Gostick
Samson – Kieran White (Tenor)
Delilah – Charlotte Bowden (Soprano)
Harapha – Jamie Wollard (Bass)
Portsmouth Choral Union with The Consort of Twelve presents Handel’s dramatic oratorio Samson, Handel composed Samson immediately after Messiah in 1741 but it was not performed until first performed in 1743 at Covent Garden, London. It proved an instant success and has never fallen entirely out of favour since then. Renowned for its dramatic power, magnificent choruses, expressive solos and intricate orchestration.
Samson is about the biblical judge Samson, focusing on his betrayal by his Philistine lover Dalila, who discovers his strength comes from his uncut hair and has it shorn, leading to his capture, blinding, and enslavement by the Philistines.
Come and enjoy this compelling oratorio.
Tickets also available from:
www.consortoftwelve.co.uk
https://pcuchoir.org/shop/
In person from: Phillip and Philip Hairdressers, Drapers Yard, 16 The Hornet, Chichester, PO19 7JG.
Portsmouth Choral Union with The Consort of Twelve presents Handel’s dramatic oratorio Samson. Premiered in 1743 and an instant success!
Handel – Samson
The Consort of Twelve
Conductor David Gostick
Samson – Kieran White (Tenor)
Delilah – Charlotte Bowden (Soprano)
Harapha – Jamie Wollard (Bass)
Portsmouth Choral Union with The Consort of Twelve presents Handel’s dramatic oratorio Samson, Handel composed Samson immediately after Messiah in 1741 but it was not performed until first performed in 1743 at Covent Garden, London. It proved an instant success and has never fallen entirely out of favour since then. Renowned for its dramatic power, magnificent choruses, expressive solos and intricate orchestration.
Samson is about the biblical judge Samson, focusing on his betrayal by his Philistine lover Dalila, who discovers his strength comes from his uncut hair and has it shorn, leading to his capture, blinding, and enslavement by the Philistines.
Come and enjoy this compelling oratorio.
Tickets also available from:
www.consortoftwelve.co.uk
https://pcuchoir.org/shop/
In person from: Phillip and Philip Hairdressers, Drapers Yard, 16 The Hornet, Chichester, PO19 7JG.
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Highlights
- 3 hours
- all ages
- In person
- Doors at 6 PM
Refund Policy
Location
Saint Pauls Church
Churchside
Chichester PO19 6FT
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