Xerxes, Handel: Detroit Opera

Xerxes MAR 4  / SAT / 7:30 PM MAR 10 / FRI / 7:30 PM MAR 12 / SUN / 2:30 PM

MUSIC BY GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL LIBRETTO ADAPTED FROM ONE BY SILVIO STAMPIGLIA ORIGINAL PRODUCTION CREATED BY TAZEWELL THOMPSON REVIVAL DIRECTOR: JAMES BLASZKO CONDUCTOR: JANE GLOVER A PRODUCTION FROM GLIMMERGLASS OPERA

Rediscover what makes Baroque opera great

A fast-paced mix of comedy and drama, this was Handel at his most innovative – and Tazewell Thompson’s striking and sumptuous production brings out all of its many wonders. The jaw-dropping musicality of countertenor Key’mon Murrah and soprano Lauren Snouffer will make this an unforgettable feast for the senses, with the renowned Handel specialist Jane Glover conducting.

https://detroitopera.org/2022-23-season-of-opera-and-dance/