Organization

Conductor

Timothy Long

Stage director

Tara Faircloth

Set designer

Cameron Anderson

Costume designer

Rooth Varland

Lighting designer

Mark Stanley

Singer

Soprano

Esther Tonea

Semele

Véronique Filloux

Iris

Emily Treigle

Juno

Mezzo-soprano

Contralto

Kathleen Felty

Athamas

Tenor

Lunga Eric Hallam

Jupiter

Bass

Eric Lindsey

Cadmus

Somnus

Samuel Klauser

Apollo

Wolf Trap Opera

Orchestra

Wolf Trap Orchestra

Isobel Anthony

Anna Kelly

Vienna

United States

The Barns at Wolf Trap

Semele Händel

Public

Private

Approved

In Handel’s gorgeous musical drama Semele is engaged to a prince, but she’s really in love with Jupiter, the king of the gods. This forbidden passion between mortal and immortal brings them endless pleasure and endless love… until the goddess Juno, Jupiter’s betrayed wife, plans a fiery end to their torrid affair.

First performed at Covent Garden in 1744, Semele contains some of Handel’s most lyrical arias and dramatic choruses. Part opera, part oratorio, the compelling work is a rich and unique mix of comedy and tragedy and perfect for The Barns.

English

Performance credits (Cast & Crew )

Cast

Crew

Ensemble