Semele
“Alexandra Palace Theatre”
Synopsis
On Thursday 2 May 2019, the Monteverdi Choir and English Baroque Soloists, led by John Eliot Gardiner, brought a new production of Semele to “London’s oldest new theatre” at Alexandra Palace. This concert-staging of “Handel’s sexiest opera”, directed by Thomas Guthrie, was the only London date on a prestigious European tour. Featuring a young, glamorous cast of international soloists, the performance provided London audiences with a fuller version of the work, notably with some passages by Handel very rarely heard in modern performances.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Guthrie
- Screenplay & Story
- Georg Friedrich Händel
- Original Title
- Semele
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 48m
- Production Studios
- Alexandra Palace
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Guthrie
Georg Friedrich Händel
Department Leadership Roster
Georg Friedrich Händel
Writer
Thomas Guthrie
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Semele
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Semele about?
On Thursday 2 May 2019, the Monteverdi Choir and English Baroque Soloists, led by John Eliot Gardiner, brought a new production of Semele to “London’s oldest new theatre” at Alexandra Palace. This concert-staging of “Handel’s sexiest opera”, directed by Thomas Guthrie, was the only London date on a prestigious European tour. Featuring a young, glamorous cast of international soloists, the performance provided London audiences with a fuller version of the work, notably with some passages by Handel very rarely heard in modern performances.
Who directed Semele?
Semele was directed by Thomas Guthrie.
Who stars in Semele?
The principal cast of Semele includes Louise Alder, Hugo Hymas, Lucile Richardot, Carlo Vistoli, Gianluca Buratto.
When was Semele released and how long is it?
Semele was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 48m.