H+H Artistic Director Harry Christophers is joined by an international cast of outstanding singers and the Period Instrument Orchestra and Chorus to close the season with George Frideric Handel's ...

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NEW YORK — In coming seasons, the Metropolitan Opera will be introducing a range of initiatives to make itself seem less elitist, more approachable and more connected to contemporary culture. There ...

Lasting over four hours in total, Handel's oratorio Samson was undoubtedly one of the International Festival's lengthier events. Yet, in the high-powered performance of it by Edinburgh-based Dunedin ...

The Victoria Philharmonic Choir is creating a stir with its version of Handel's Samson oratorio. The choir's version of the classic story turns the Biblical tale on its head by portraying Samson as a ...

After the romp that is Lortzing's The Poacher – the rarity with which Buxton Festival opened its 30th anniversary celebrations – Handel's biblical oratorio Samson could scarcely be in greater contrast ...

Folks who like their operas packed with action tend to dismiss Samson et Dalila as a souped-up oratorio. Truth be told, it is a souped-up oratorio. But put a little faith and a lot of talent behind it ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Handel’s portrait of Samson is one of the most memorable in all his oratorios. This version of the biblical ...