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This orchestral concert with vocalists includes works by Jean-Baptiste Moreau (1656-1733) and George Frederic Handel (1685-1759), both connected to French dramatist Jean Racine’s play Esther, based on the Old Testament story. Moreau wrote the incidental music for Racine’s Esther, which was first performed at Maintenon’s school for girls in 1689, while Handel’s version is known to be his first English oratorio. The concert will be co-directed by harpsichordist Justin Taylor and Opera Lafayette Artistic Associate Jonathan Woody (returning after his performance in Couperin le Grand).

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From Saint-Cyr to Cannons: Moreau and Handel's Esther

St. Peter’s Church

Furniture or architecture might come to mind when one hears the phrase "mid-century modern," but the creative style also impacted the music of the time. You’ll likely discover a mid-century work you’ve never heard before on this program for a cappella chorus.

Mid-Century Modern

St. Gregory's Episcopal Church

Church of the Little Flower

All Saints Episcopal Church

Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church

Luca Marenzio (1553–1599) is best known today for his madrigals, which rival Gesualdo for word-painting, chromaticism, and depth of emotion. With about 500 secular madrigals in his catalog, it is fascinating to discover Marenzio's sacred music, which employs his full expressive palette in a spiritual setting. Centered around his masterpiece Salve Regina, Theotokos presents a selection of rarely heard sacred music from this late Renaissance master.

Elisse Albian

Soprano

Events

Past events

May 9, 2024

From Saint-Cyr to Cannons: Moreau and Handel's Esther · Opera Lafayette

25 - 28 Apr, 2024

Mid-Century Modern · Seraphic Fire

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