Name: Handel’s Theodora
Start: 2025-03-29T19:30:00
Location: Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

Houston is set to resonate with the timeless melodies of George Frideric Handel and other baroque masters. From the reflective 'Ich bin vergnügt' by J. S. Bach to the glittering 'Splenda l’alba in oriente' by Handel, and the emotionally charged oratorio 'Theodora,' these events promise to captivate audiences. Soprano Hannah DePriest and countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen will bring their talents to the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, while the Mercury Chamber Orchestra will take you closer to the genius of baroque music at the Wortham Theater Center.

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Handel’s Theodora

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Handel’s final masterpiece tells the story of Theodora, an early Christian martyr, who is persecuted by a corrupt and wicked Roman president. Bacchanal and piety compete in this deeply moving oratorio, which features five soloists, chorus, and orchestra. Its central message, that faith triumphs over death, is common across religious traditions.

Handel’s Theodora

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