Singer

David & Jonathan is a French Baroque masterpiece that intertwines sacred drama with operatic splendor. This biblical tragedy tells the timeless story of war and how it pushes us to struggle with fate, loyalty, and the tragic conflict between love and duty. This rarely performed gem brings to life another side of David, whom we know to have slain Goliath, and the romantic love shared between him and Jonathan, son of King Saul. Charpentier’s expressive and lush harmonies pull us into the drama of the anguish of Saul, and the divine forces shaping all of their destinies.

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David & Jonathan

West Edge Opera

The performance will be accompanied by a Symposium discussing the Passion text and religious implications and will include talks by the noted Bach scholar, Michael Marissen, UC Berkeley's Professor Emeritus, Richard Taruskin, and an Introduction and Listener's guide to the work by Harry Gray. The Symposium will culminate in a round table discussion on all aspects of the piece that will include Nicholas McGegan and members of the Cantata Collective. This event is FREE to the public and will be followed by an Instrumental Chamber Concert by Cantata Collective. The Symposium and Concert will take place at St. Clement's Episcoal Church on the afternoon and evening of March 20. The 2022 BACH WEEKEND is generously underwritten by the KAVAH Fund.

McGegan conducts Bach - St. John Passion

First Congregational Church

A storied holiday classic returns with a freshly enriched design to experience the beloved masterpiece, Messiah. This innovative presentation is newly organized to present the narrative clearly while still maintaining the great musical traditions of this noble work. A Chamber Chorus of the Colorado Symphony Chorus will join the soloists on stage to bring more immediacy to the narrative while the full forces of the Symphony Chorus continue to thrill with their exciting and exacting choral sound, presenting Handel’s masterpiece in an enhanced dramatic context that this story-telling composer would have appreciated.

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Derek Chester

Events

Upcoming events

19 - 21 Dec, 2025

Handel's Messiah – Awakening · Colorado Symphony

Past events

3 - 16 Aug, 2025

David & Jonathan · West Edge Opera

Mar 21, 2022

McGegan conducts Bach - St. John Passion · Cantata Collective

Future and recently performed repertoire

Singer in Messiah by Handel

Colorado Symphony

DAVID in David & Jonathan by Charpentier

West Edge Opera

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