Handel: Jephtha
Haendel: Jephtha
“George Frideric Handel's oratorio live at the Palais Garnier, Paris on January 13th, 2018”
Synopsis
When Jephthah, a biblical parable adapted from the Book of Judges, begins, the people of Israel are under the yoke of neighbouring nations which pillage and oppress them. Jephthah, destined to become their saviour, has grown up in the desert until becoming a powerful military leader. On leaving for battle, he swears to the god Jehovah that he will sacrifice the first person he meets on his way home. Alas, as he returns victorious, it is Iphis, his only daughter, who comes to meet him… Claus Guth directs this oratorio in which grief‑stricken voices interweave as they confront an apocalyptic situation.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claus Guth
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Morell
- Original Score
- Georg Friedrich Händel
- Original Title
- Haendel: Jephtha
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Production Studios
- Opéra National de Paris
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claus Guth
Thomas Morell
Georg Friedrich Händel
Department Leadership Roster
Claus Guth
Director
Thomas Morell
Writer
Georg Friedrich Händel
Original Music Composer
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What is Handel: Jephtha about?
When Jephthah, a biblical parable adapted from the Book of Judges, begins, the people of Israel are under the yoke of neighbouring nations which pillage and oppress them. Jephthah, destined to become their saviour, has grown up in the desert until becoming a powerful military leader. On leaving for battle, he swears to the god Jehovah that he will sacrifice the first person he meets on his way home. Alas, as he returns victorious, it is Iphis, his only daughter, who comes to meet him… Claus Guth directs this oratorio in which grief‑stricken voices interweave as they confront an apocalyptic situation.
Who directed Handel: Jephtha?
Handel: Jephtha was directed by Claus Guth.
Who stars in Handel: Jephtha?
The principal cast of Handel: Jephtha includes Ian Bostridge, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Philippe Sly, Valer Barna-Sabadus, William Christie.
When was Handel: Jephtha released and how long is it?
Handel: Jephtha was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Handel: Jephtha?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Handel: Jephtha was composed by Georg Friedrich Händel.