Saul (2016)
Glyndebourne's Saul stole the summer and had critics raving. The Guardian (****) applauded virtuoso stagecraft from director Barrie Kosky in his debut production there, calling the show a theatrical and musical feast of energetic choruses, surreal choreography and gorgeous singing. For The Independent, which ranked it amongst five top classical and opera performances of 2015, there was no praise too high for the cast. The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment under Ivor Bolton sparkles from the pit with period panache, and designer Katrin Lea Tag's exuberant costumes (The Times ****) set the Old Testament story in Handel's time, with a witty twinge of the contemporary.
Cast
- Ivor Bolton - Conductor
- Lucy Crowe - Merab
- Sophie Bevan - Michal
- Christopher Purves - Saul/Apparition of Samuel
- Iestyn Davies - David
- Paul Appleby - Jonathan
- Benjamin Hulett - Abner/High Priest/Amalekite/Doeg
- John Graham-Hall - Witch of Endor
- Alison Bury - Orchestra Leader
- Jeremy Bines - Chorus Master
Screenplay
- Charles Jennens (Lyricist)
Themes
Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art
Keywords
opera, bible
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Saul about?
- Glyndebourne's Saul stole the summer and had critics raving. The Guardian (****) applauded virtuoso stagecraft from director Barrie Kosky in his debut production there, calling the show a theatrical and musical feast of energetic choruses, surreal choreography and gorgeous singing. For The Independent, which ranked it amongst five top classical and opera performances of 2015, there was no praise too high for the cast. The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment under Ivor Bolton sparkles from the pit with period panache, and designer Katrin Lea Tag's exuberant costumes (The Times ****) set the Old Testament story in Handel's time, with a witty twinge of the contemporary.
- Who directed Saul?
- Saul was directed by Barrie Kosky, François Roussillon.
- Who stars in Saul?
- Saul stars Ivor Bolton, Lucy Crowe, Sophie Bevan, Christopher Purves, Iestyn Davies, Paul Appleby.
- How long is Saul?
- Saul has a runtime of 3h 5m (185 minutes).
- What genre is Saul?
- Saul is a Music, Drama film.
- Where was Saul produced?
- Saul was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Saul?
- The themes of Saul include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.