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Acis & Galatea
Handel's pastoral opera
Part of the Vache Baroque Festival - 2021 Cycle
Add to my Calendar 05-09-2021 15:30 05-09-2021 17:30 36 Acis & Galatea Handel’s pastoral opera follows the romantic story of Acis, a mortal shepherd, and Galatea, an ethereal nymph, whose undying love is fated by the jealousy of the monstrous giant Polyphemus. As Handel’s most enduring dramatic work, this beautiful tale of love, tragedy and prevailing hope will transport you to the idyllic utopia of nymphs and shepherds. Directed by Sophie Gilpin, designed by Laura Stanfield, musically directed by Jonathan Darbourne. The Vache, Chalfont St Giles DD/MM/YYYYDetails
The Vache
Vache Lane
Chalfont St Giles
Buckinghamshire
HP8 4SD
England
Programme
George Frideric Handel – Acis and Galatea, HWV 49
Performers
Rowan Pierce – soprano
James Way – Tenor
Tristan Hambleton – Bass
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Programme Note
Handel’s pastoral opera follows the romantic story of Acis, a mortal shepherd, and Galatea, an ethereal nymph, whose undying love is fated by the jealousy of the monstrous giant Polyphemus. As Handel’s most enduring dramatic work, this beautiful tale of love, tragedy and prevailing hope will transport you to the idyllic utopia of nymphs and shepherds. Directed by Sophie Gilpin, designed by Laura Stanfield, musically directed by Jonathan Darbourne.
