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Performance TitleBBC Proms: Sir Henry Wood Promenade Concerts 2023 - One Hundred and Twenty Eighth Season - Prom 50: Handel's 'Samson'
Performance Date23 August 2023
Performance DayWednesday
Performance Time19:00
Main PerformersLaurence Cummings - harpsichord, director

Allan Clayton - Samson,
Jacquelyn Stucker - Dalila,
Joélle Harvey - Israelite Woman,
Jess Dandy - Micah,
Brindley Sherratt - Harapha,
Jonathan Lemalu - Manoa
Orchestra or BandAcademy of Ancient Music
ChoirsPhilharmonia Chorus
Set List'Samson', Handel
Performance NotesOur ongoing cycle of Handel oratorios continues with Samson, featuring tenor Allan Clayton and soprano Jacquelyn Stucker.

Inspired by Milton’s Samson Agonistes, Handel created a deeply moving version of the story of the mighty Israelite warrior, imprisoned and blinded by his enemies, but still determined to destroy them. The Israelites’ laments are brilliantly contrasted with the jangling joy of the Philistines, Samson’s lofty struggles with Dalila’s brittle affections. One of today’s leading Handelians, Laurence Cummings directs the Academy of Ancient Music from the harpsichord.

There was one interval.

The event was broadcast on BBC Radio 3.
Related Archival MaterialProms Guide (RAHE/1/2023/ ),
Programme (RAHE/1/2023/ ),
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Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Work12976BBC Proms: Sir Henry Wood Promenade Concerts 2023 - One Hundred and Twenty Eightth Season71
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/9875The Academy of Ancient Music; 1726; English period-instrument orchestra
DS/UK/3536Philharmonia Chorus; 1957-; English choir
DS/UK/988Cummings; Laurence (1968-); British harpsichordist, organist, conductor
DS/UK/5601Clayton; Allan (1980); MBE; British tenor singer
DS/UK/928Harvey; Joelle (fl 2008-2012); American soprano singer
DS/UK/23484Dandy; Jess; English alto opera singer
DS/UK/7252Sherratt; Brindley (fl 1990s-); English bass
DS/UK/1072Lemalu; Jonathan (1976-); New Zealand bass-baritone
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