Haendel: Theodora
Jul 09, 2009 · 3h 9m
Director
Christoph LoyOverview
George Frederic Handel's oratorio Theodora, in its first-ever staged version at the Salzburg Festival, was among the highlights of Handel Year 2009. Acclaimed director Christof Loy presented Theodora as the profoundly moving tale of a woman who prefers death to denying her faith, an interpretation captivated with bravura by world-renowned video director Hannes Rossacher. A luminous Christine Schaefer and countertenor Bejun Mehta formed a perfect leading couple altogether suited to conductor Ivor Bolton's vigorus reading.
Cast of Haendel: Theodora
Crew of Haendel: Theodora
About Haendel: Theodora
What is Haendel: Theodora about?
George Frederic Handel's oratorio Theodora, in its first-ever staged version at the Salzburg Festival, was among the highlights of Handel Year 2009. Acclaimed director Christof Loy presented Theodora as the profoundly moving tale of a woman who prefers death to denying her faith, an interpretation captivated with bravura by world-renowned video director Hannes Rossacher. A luminous Christine…
When was Haendel: Theodora released?
Haendel: Theodora was released on July 9, 2009.
How long is Haendel: Theodora?
Haendel: Theodora runs 3 hours 9 minutes (189 minutes).
Who directed Haendel: Theodora?
Haendel: Theodora was directed by Christoph Loy.
Who is in the cast of Haendel: Theodora?
The cast of Haendel: Theodora includes Christine Schäfer (Theodora), Bejun Mehta (Didimus), Joseph Kaiser (Septimius), Johannes Martin Kränzle (Valens) and Bernarda Fink (Irene).