Partenope
Opera by Handel
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An opera not-so-seria …
Join us at the sea-side in Victorian England, where Partenope, proprietress of a leading establishment, faces takeover attempts (on her hotel and herself) from neighbouring hoteliers Arsace, Ormindo and Emilio, as well as the enigmatic Eurimene – can he really be what he seems? Threats, battles and surprises, and some thrilling singing, lead of course to a happy ending.
Ashley Pearson’s witty production and the talents of the HGO cast and orchestra bring Handel’s sly take on opera seria endearingly to life. Our orchestra is conducted by Bertie Baigent, a finalist in the 2018 Donatella Flick LSO Conducting Competition.
CAST
PRODUCTION
Director
Music Director
Asst Music Director & continuo
Richard Gowers
Designer
Stage Manager
Lighting Designer
Fights Director
ORCHESTRA
HGOAntiqua Orchestra
REVIEWS
“A seriously surreal take on Handel’s Opera Seria – don’t expect to understand it, just sit back and wallow in the fun, lovely music, and amazing performances.”
David Winskill, Ham&High 20/5/2019
Levity and laughter: a ‘day-trip’ to the seaside”
Claire Seymour, Opera Today 20/5/2019
“A Victorian ‘Love Island’ “
“Blowaway performances”
Photography by Laurent Compagnon