Handel: Jephtha (2018)
George Frideric Handel's oratorio live at the Palais Garnier, Paris on January 13th, 2018
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.
Director: Claus Guth
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 160 min
Release Date: January 13, 2018
Cast
- Ian Bostridge - Jephtha
- Marie-Nicole Lemieux - Storgé
- Philippe Sly - Zebul
- Valer Barna-Sabadus - Angel
- William Christie - Conductor
Screenplay
Music: Georg Friedrich Händel
Production: Opéra National de Paris
Country: France
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Handel: Jephtha stars Ian Bostridge, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Philippe Sly, Valer Barna-Sabadus, William Christie.
- How long is Handel: Jephtha?
- Handel: Jephtha has a runtime of 2h 40m (160 minutes).
- What genre is Handel: Jephtha?
- Handel: Jephtha is a Drama film.
- Where was Handel: Jephtha produced?
- Handel: Jephtha was produced in France.