Upcoming Events
october 2018
27octalldayPremiere: Handel's "Saul"Staged Production by Theater Münster
Event Details
After Goliath's defeat at the hand of David, King Saul's rule begins to crumble: his children turn against him, and the Israelites celebrate the young
Event Details
After Goliath’s defeat at the hand of David, King Saul’s rule begins to crumble: his children turn against him, and the Israelites celebrate the young hero. David easily wins over the crowds, while the old King is overwhelmed by jealousy. Saul descends into madness and sacrifices his own family and finally himself, while David ascends the throne with heaven’s favour.
George Friderich Handel’s (1685-1759) Saul, based on the Old Testament story, is one of Handel’s most dramatic staged Oratorios and resembles in many ways the operatic form. The expressive music provides a nuanced and gripping portrayal of the characters and the colourful orchestration – with added trombones, harps, glockenspiel and timpani – paints a vivid picture of the biblical drama.
[Text (c) Theater Münster]
Conductor: Michael Hofstetter
Staging: Susanne Knapp
Set and Costume Design: Christopher Melching
Time
All Day (Saturday) CET
Location
Theater Münster
Neubrückenstraße 63
Organizer
november 2018
03nov7:30 pmG.F. Handel: SaulA Staged Production by Theater Münster
Event Details
After Goliath's defeat at the hand of David, King Saul's rule begins to crumble: his children turn against him, and the Israelites celebrate the young hero. David easily wins
Event Details
After Goliath’s defeat at the hand of David, King Saul’s rule begins to crumble: his children turn against him, and the Israelites celebrate the young hero. David easily wins over the crowds, while the old King is overwhelmed by jealousy. Saul descends into madness and sacrifices his own family and finally himself, while David ascends the throne with heaven’s favour.
George Friderich Handel’s (1685-1759) Saul, based on the Old Testament story, is one of Handel’s most dramatic staged Oratorios and resembles in many ways the operatic form. The expressive music provides a nuanced and gripping portrayal of the characters and the colourful orchestration – with added trombones, harps, glockenspiel and timpani – paints a vivid picture of the biblical drama.
[Text (c) Theater Münster]
Conductor: Michael Hofstetter
Staging: Susanne Knapp
Set and Costume Design: Christopher Melching
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Location
Theater Münster
Neubrückenstraße 63
Organizer
07nov7:30 pmG.F. Handel: SaulA Staged Production by Theater Münster
Event Details
After Goliath's defeat at the hand of David, King Saul's rule begins to crumble: his children turn against him, and the Israelites celebrate the young hero. David easily wins
Event Details
After Goliath’s defeat at the hand of David, King Saul’s rule begins to crumble: his children turn against him, and the Israelites celebrate the young hero. David easily wins over the crowds, while the old King is overwhelmed by jealousy. Saul descends into madness and sacrifices his own family and finally himself, while David ascends the throne with heaven’s favour.
George Friderich Handel’s (1685-1759) Saul, based on the Old Testament story, is one of Handel’s most dramatic staged Oratorios and resembles in many ways the operatic form. The expressive music provides a nuanced and gripping portrayal of the characters and the colourful orchestration – with added trombones, harps, glockenspiel and timpani – paints a vivid picture of the biblical drama.
[Text (c) Theater Münster]
Conductor: Michael Hofstetter
Staging: Susanne Knapp
Set and Costume Design: Christopher Melching
Time
(Wednesday) 7:30 pm
Location
Theater Münster
Neubrückenstraße 63
Organizer
13nov7:30 pmG.F. Handel: SaulA Staged Production by Theater Münster
Event Details
After Goliath's defeat at the hand of David, King Saul's rule begins to crumble: his children turn against him, and the Israelites celebrate the young hero. David easily wins
Event Details
After Goliath’s defeat at the hand of David, King Saul’s rule begins to crumble: his children turn against him, and the Israelites celebrate the young hero. David easily wins over the crowds, while the old King is overwhelmed by jealousy. Saul descends into madness and sacrifices his own family and finally himself, while David ascends the throne with heaven’s favour.
George Friderich Handel’s (1685-1759) Saul, based on the Old Testament story, is one of Handel’s most dramatic staged Oratorios and resembles in many ways the operatic form. The expressive music provides a nuanced and gripping portrayal of the characters and the colourful orchestration – with added trombones, harps, glockenspiel and timpani – paints a vivid picture of the biblical drama.
[Text (c) Theater Münster]
Conductor: Michael Hofstetter
Staging: Susanne Knapp
Set and Costume Design: Christopher Melching
Time
(Tuesday) 7:30 pm
Location
Theater Münster
Neubrückenstraße 63
Organizer
18nov3:00 pmG.F. Handel: SaulA Staged Production by Theater Münster
Event Details
After Goliath's defeat at the hand of David, King Saul's rule begins to crumble: his children turn against him, and the Israelites celebrate the young hero. David easily wins
Event Details
After Goliath’s defeat at the hand of David, King Saul’s rule begins to crumble: his children turn against him, and the Israelites celebrate the young hero. David easily wins over the crowds, while the old King is overwhelmed by jealousy. Saul descends into madness and sacrifices his own family and finally himself, while David ascends the throne with heaven’s favour.
George Friderich Handel’s (1685-1759) Saul, based on the Old Testament story, is one of Handel’s most dramatic staged Oratorios and resembles in many ways the operatic form. The expressive music provides a nuanced and gripping portrayal of the characters and the colourful orchestration – with added trombones, harps, glockenspiel and timpani – paints a vivid picture of the biblical drama.
[Text (c) Theater Münster]
Conductor: Michael Hofstetter
Staging: Susanne Knapp
Set and Costume Design: Christopher Melching
Time
(Sunday) 3:00 pm
Location
Theater Münster
Neubrückenstraße 63
Organizer
22nov7:30 pmG.F. Handel: SaulA Staged Production by Theater Münster
Event Details
After Goliath's defeat at the hand of David, King Saul's rule begins to crumble: his children turn against him, and the Israelites celebrate the young hero. David easily wins
Event Details
After Goliath’s defeat at the hand of David, King Saul’s rule begins to crumble: his children turn against him, and the Israelites celebrate the young hero. David easily wins over the crowds, while the old King is overwhelmed by jealousy. Saul descends into madness and sacrifices his own family and finally himself, while David ascends the throne with heaven’s favour.
George Friderich Handel’s (1685-1759) Saul, based on the Old Testament story, is one of Handel’s most dramatic staged Oratorios and resembles in many ways the operatic form. The expressive music provides a nuanced and gripping portrayal of the characters and the colourful orchestration – with added trombones, harps, glockenspiel and timpani – paints a vivid picture of the biblical drama.
[Text (c) Theater Münster]
Conductor: Michael Hofstetter
Staging: Susanne Knapp
Set and Costume Design: Christopher Melching
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 pm
Location
Theater Münster
Neubrückenstraße 63
Organizer
30nov7:30 pmG.F. Handel: SaulA Staged Production by Theater Münster
Event Details
After Goliath's defeat at the hand of David, King Saul's rule begins to crumble: his children turn against him, and the Israelites celebrate the young hero. David easily wins
Event Details
After Goliath’s defeat at the hand of David, King Saul’s rule begins to crumble: his children turn against him, and the Israelites celebrate the young hero. David easily wins over the crowds, while the old King is overwhelmed by jealousy. Saul descends into madness and sacrifices his own family and finally himself, while David ascends the throne with heaven’s favour.
George Friderich Handel’s (1685-1759) Saul, based on the Old Testament story, is one of Handel’s most dramatic staged Oratorios and resembles in many ways the operatic form. The expressive music provides a nuanced and gripping portrayal of the characters and the colourful orchestration – with added trombones, harps, glockenspiel and timpani – paints a vivid picture of the biblical drama.
[Text (c) Theater Münster]
Conductor: Michael Hofstetter
Staging: Susanne Knapp
Set and Costume Design: Christopher Melching
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm
Location
Theater Münster
Neubrückenstraße 63
Organizer
december 2018
07dec7:30 pmG.F. Handel: SaulA Staged Production by Theater Münster
Event Details
After Goliath's defeat at the hand of David, King Saul's rule begins to crumble: his children turn against him, and the Israelites celebrate the young hero. David easily wins
Event Details
After Goliath’s defeat at the hand of David, King Saul’s rule begins to crumble: his children turn against him, and the Israelites celebrate the young hero. David easily wins over the crowds, while the old King is overwhelmed by jealousy. Saul descends into madness and sacrifices his own family and finally himself, while David ascends the throne with heaven’s favour.
George Friderich Handel’s (1685-1759) Saul, based on the Old Testament story, is one of Handel’s most dramatic staged Oratorios and resembles in many ways the operatic form. The expressive music provides a nuanced and gripping portrayal of the characters and the colourful orchestration – with added trombones, harps, glockenspiel and timpani – paints a vivid picture of the biblical drama.
[Text (c) Theater Münster]
Conductor: Michael Hofstetter
Staging: Susanne Knapp
Set and Costume Design: Christopher Melching
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm
Location
Theater Münster
Neubrückenstraße 63
Organizer
26dec6:00 pmG.F. Handel: SaulA Staged Production by Theater Münster
Event Details
After Goliath's defeat at the hand of David, King Saul's rule begins to crumble: his children turn against him, and the Israelites celebrate the young hero. David easily wins
Event Details
After Goliath’s defeat at the hand of David, King Saul’s rule begins to crumble: his children turn against him, and the Israelites celebrate the young hero. David easily wins over the crowds, while the old King is overwhelmed by jealousy. Saul descends into madness and sacrifices his own family and finally himself, while David ascends the throne with heaven’s favour.
George Friderich Handel’s (1685-1759) Saul, based on the Old Testament story, is one of Handel’s most dramatic staged Oratorios and resembles in many ways the operatic form. The expressive music provides a nuanced and gripping portrayal of the characters and the colourful orchestration – with added trombones, harps, glockenspiel and timpani – paints a vivid picture of the biblical drama.
[Text (c) Theater Münster]
Conductor: Michael Hofstetter
Staging: Susanne Knapp
Set and Costume Design: Christopher Melching
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm
Location
Theater Münster
Neubrückenstraße 63
Organizer
january 2019
27jan6:00 pmG.F. Handel: SaulA Staged Production by Theater Münster
Event Details
After Goliath's defeat at the hand of David, King Saul's rule begins to crumble: his children turn against him, and the Israelites celebrate the young hero. David easily wins
Event Details
After Goliath’s defeat at the hand of David, King Saul’s rule begins to crumble: his children turn against him, and the Israelites celebrate the young hero. David easily wins over the crowds, while the old King is overwhelmed by jealousy. Saul descends into madness and sacrifices his own family and finally himself, while David ascends the throne with heaven’s favour.
George Friderich Handel’s (1685-1759) Saul, based on the Old Testament story, is one of Handel’s most dramatic staged Oratorios and resembles in many ways the operatic form. The expressive music provides a nuanced and gripping portrayal of the characters and the colourful orchestration – with added trombones, harps, glockenspiel and timpani – paints a vivid picture of the biblical drama.
[Text (c) Theater Münster]
Conductor: Michael Hofstetter
Staging: Susanne Knapp
Set and Costume Design: Christopher Melching
Time
(Sunday) 6:00 pm
Location
Theater Münster
Neubrückenstraße 63
Organizer
february 2019
19feb7:30 pmG.F. Handel: SaulA Staged Production by Theater Münster
Event Details
After Goliath's defeat at the hand of David, King Saul's rule begins to crumble: his children turn against him, and the Israelites celebrate the young hero. David easily wins
Event Details
After Goliath’s defeat at the hand of David, King Saul’s rule begins to crumble: his children turn against him, and the Israelites celebrate the young hero. David easily wins over the crowds, while the old King is overwhelmed by jealousy. Saul descends into madness and sacrifices his own family and finally himself, while David ascends the throne with heaven’s favour.
George Friderich Handel’s (1685-1759) Saul, based on the Old Testament story, is one of Handel’s most dramatic staged Oratorios and resembles in many ways the operatic form. The expressive music provides a nuanced and gripping portrayal of the characters and the colourful orchestration – with added trombones, harps, glockenspiel and timpani – paints a vivid picture of the biblical drama.
[Text (c) Theater Münster]
Conductor: Michael Hofstetter
Staging: Susanne Knapp
Set and Costume Design: Christopher Melching
Time
(Tuesday) 7:30 pm
Location
Theater Münster
Neubrückenstraße 63
Organizer
march 2019
23mar7:30 pmG.F. Handel: SaulA Staged Production by Theater Münster
Event Details
After Goliath's defeat at the hand of David, King Saul's rule begins to crumble: his children turn against him, and the Israelites celebrate the young hero. David easily wins
Event Details
After Goliath’s defeat at the hand of David, King Saul’s rule begins to crumble: his children turn against him, and the Israelites celebrate the young hero. David easily wins over the crowds, while the old King is overwhelmed by jealousy. Saul descends into madness and sacrifices his own family and finally himself, while David ascends the throne with heaven’s favour.
George Friderich Handel’s (1685-1759) Saul, based on the Old Testament story, is one of Handel’s most dramatic staged Oratorios and resembles in many ways the operatic form. The expressive music provides a nuanced and gripping portrayal of the characters and the colourful orchestration – with added trombones, harps, glockenspiel and timpani – paints a vivid picture of the biblical drama.
[Text (c) Theater Münster]
Conductor: Michael Hofstetter
Staging: Susanne Knapp
Set and Costume Design: Christopher Melching
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Location
Theater Münster
Neubrückenstraße 63
Organizer
Past Events
february 2018
Event Details
When Bach sets one of the world's best-known stories to music, a monumental and quasi-theatrical work is presented to listeners. Imbued with piety as well as emotional power and dramatic
Event Details
When Bach sets one of the world’s best-known stories to music, a monumental and quasi-theatrical work is presented to listeners.
Imbued with piety as well as emotional power and dramatic effect, the St Matthew Passion is a masterpiece of polyphonic and contrapuntal music, a narrative whose characters appear in succession and question each other, and where the two choirs by turns join forces, then ignore or complement each other.
The Chœur classique de Montréal, well known to classical music lovers who frequent the Maison symphonique, once again presents an exceptional concert in keeping with its reputation for excellence.
Evangelist : Jacques-Olivier Chartier, tenor; Jesus : Hugo Laporte, baritone; Myriam Leblanc, soprano; Michael Taylor, countertenor; Jean-Philippe Fortier-Lazure, tenor; Daniel Lichti, bass.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
22feb7:00 pmSciarrino: Luci mie traditriciwith Ensemble Ukho at the National Opera of Ukraine
Event Details
The last of three "Eyes" performances for the National Opera Ukraine presents the Ukrainian premiere of "Luci mie traditrici" by Salvatore Sciarrino. Libretto by the author, based on the play
Event Details
The last of three “Eyes” performances for the National Opera Ukraine presents the Ukrainian premiere of “Luci mie traditrici” by Salvatore Sciarrino. Libretto by the author, based on the play “A betrayal for honor” by Jachinto Andrea Chikonini, 1664.
Performed by: Esther Labourdet, Rupert Bergman, Michael Taylor, Stephan Olree, Ukho Ensemble. Conducted by Luigi Gagero. Scenography: Katerina Libkind, costume designer: Olga Lisunova, sculptural objects by Alexander Kutovoy, producer: Kateryna Sula, director: Sasha Andrusik.
Time
(Thursday) 7:00 pm
Location
National Opera of Ukraine
vul. Volodymirska, 50
april 2018
Event Details
“a masterpiece … visually stunning and profoundly moving” – Stage Door Monteverdi’s deeply moving opera recounts the return of the Greek king Ulysses to his family after a twenty-year absence fighting
Event Details
“a masterpiece … visually stunning and profoundly moving” – Stage Door
Monteverdi’s deeply moving opera recounts the return of the Greek king Ulysses to his family after a twenty-year absence fighting in the Trojan War. This production abounds with gods, goddesses, flying machines and magical transformations, and features tenor Krešimir Špicer, whose definitive performances in the title role have thrilled audiences around the world.
The Return of Ulysses is sung in Italian with English surtitles.
Starring:
Opera Atelier is thrilled to present dramatic tenor Krešimir Špicer in the title role. His definitive performances have received superlative reviews in major theatres and festivals throughout Europe and the US, including BAM (New York), the Barbican (London), the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées (Paris) and the Berlin State Opera. Špicer is joined in this production by Mireille Lebel (Penelope), Carla Huhtanen (Fortuna/Melanto), Christopher Enns (Telemaco), Isaiah Bell (Eurimaco), Aaron Sheehan (Eumete), Douglas Williams (Suitor/Time), Kevin Skelton (Suitor/Jupiter), Michael Taylor (Suitor), Laura Pudwell (Nurse), Stephen Hegedus (Neptune), and Meghan Lindsay (Minerva/Cupid).
Featuring:
Artists of Atelier Ballet
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra
Designs by Gerard Gauci (sets) and Michelle Ramsay (lighting)
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 pm Toronto
Event Details
“a masterpiece … visually stunning and profoundly moving” – Stage Door Monteverdi’s deeply moving opera recounts the return of the Greek king Ulysses to his family after a twenty-year absence fighting
Event Details
“a masterpiece … visually stunning and profoundly moving” – Stage Door
Monteverdi’s deeply moving opera recounts the return of the Greek king Ulysses to his family after a twenty-year absence fighting in the Trojan War. This production abounds with gods, goddesses, flying machines and magical transformations, and features tenor Krešimir Špicer, whose definitive performances in the title role have thrilled audiences around the world.
The Return of Ulysses is sung in Italian with English surtitles.
Starring:
Opera Atelier is thrilled to present dramatic tenor Krešimir Špicer in the title role. His definitive performances have received superlative reviews in major theatres and festivals throughout Europe and the US, including BAM (New York), the Barbican (London), the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées (Paris) and the Berlin State Opera. Špicer is joined in this production by Mireille Lebel (Penelope), Carla Huhtanen (Fortuna/Melanto), Christopher Enns (Telemaco), Isaiah Bell (Eurimaco), Aaron Sheehan (Eumete), Douglas Williams (Suitor/Time), Kevin Skelton (Suitor/Jupiter), Michael Taylor (Suitor), Laura Pudwell (Nurse), Stephen Hegedus (Neptune), and Meghan Lindsay (Minerva/Cupid).
Featuring:
Artists of Atelier Ballet
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra
Designs by Gerard Gauci (sets) and Michelle Ramsay (lighting)
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
july 2018
20jul7:30 pm10:30 pmFeaturedGluck: Orfeo ed Euridicewith the Yorke Trust
Event Details
With the Yorke Trust Festival Orchestra and Soloists conducted by Adam Johnson, directed by Jennifer Hamilton.
Event Details
With the Yorke Trust Festival Orchestra and Soloists
conducted by Adam Johnson, directed by Jennifer Hamilton.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Location
St Mary's Church, South Creake
South Creake, NR21 9LX