Main Performers | Allan Clayton - Jephtha Jeanine De Bique - Iphis Hilary Summers - Storgè Tim Mead - Hamor Cody Quattlebaum - Zebul Rowan Pierce - Angel |
Orchestra or Band | Scottish Chamber Orchestra |
Choirs | Scottish Chamber Orchestra Chorus |
Set List | 'Jephtha 138', Handel There was one interval |
Performance Notes | Following on from the success of last years Theodora, the multi-year Proms Handel cycle continues with the composers last, and perhaps greatest, oratorio, Jephtha.
Period-performance specialist Richard Egarr conducts the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Chorus in the devastating story of the warrior Jephtha commanded by God to sacrifice his daughter Iphis. Tenor Allan Clayton is the conflicted Jephtha, with Trinidadian soprano Jeanine De Bique as Iphis. |
Related Archival Material | Proms Guide (RAHE/1/2019/), Programme (RAHE/1/2019/), Mini Guide (RAHE/6/2019/), Digital Photographs, Posters (RAHE/2/2019/49) |
Ticket Prices | £7.50-£105, £6 gallery and arena standing |