Royal Choral Society: Handel - Israel in Egypt at Southwark Cathedral, London on Tuesday 24th July 2018

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Royal Choral Society: Handel - Israel in Egypt

Add to my Calendar 24-07-2018 19:30 24-07-2018 21:30 36 Royal Choral Society: Handel - Israel in Egypt Handel's choral masterpiece brings to life the plagues, miracles and jubilation of the Exodus story. Intensely dramatic, Israel in Egypt's exuberant choruses showcase Handel’s genius for story-telling – from the plagues of flies, frogs and hailstones to Moses’ parting of the Red Sea. Performed in the beautiful surroundings of Southwark Cathedral, accompanied by the London Handel Orchestra and a stellar line up of soloists all conducted by Richard Cooke, the Royal Choral Society will raise the roof with this extraordinary chorus-laden work. Southwark Cathedral, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Southwark Cathedral
London Bridge
Southwark
London
SE1 9DA
England

Tuesday 24th July 2018
7:30 PM

Programme

George Frideric Handel – Israel in Egypt, HWV 54

Performers

Richard Cooke – Conductor
Zoë Brookshaw – soprano
Camilla Harris – mezzo-soprano
David Allsopp – countertenor
Robin Bailey – Tenor
Tristan Hambleton – Bass
Lancelot nomura – Bass

Royal Choral Society
London Handel Orchestra

Programme Note

Handel's choral masterpiece brings to life the plagues, miracles and jubilation of the Exodus story. Intensely dramatic, Israel in Egypt's exuberant choruses showcase Handel’s genius for story-telling – from the plagues of flies, frogs and hailstones to Moses’ parting of the Red Sea. Performed in the beautiful surroundings of Southwark Cathedral, accompanied by the London Handel Orchestra and a stellar line up of soloists all conducted by Richard Cooke, the Royal Choral Society will raise the roof with this extraordinary chorus-laden work.

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