Stradella's San Giovanni Battista
A nostalgic, slow-burn opera night.
The Biblical tale of John the Baptist is brought to life in Alessandro Stradella's character-driven 17th-century oratorio. Unlike traditional Latin oratorios of the time, this work features an emotionally direct Italian libretto and vividly expressive music. The drama follows St John as he critiques King Herod's court, leading to his imprisonment and eventual execution at the request of Salome. The performance features a sequence of 40 arias, recitatives, duets, and choruses. Acclaimed countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński leads the cast in this production, which highlights Stradella's human-centric approach to musical storytelling.
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When and where does the performance take place?+
The performance is held at the Barbican Centre in London on May 17, 2027.
Who is starring in this production?+
The production features countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński alongside the ensemble Il Pomo d'Oro, conductor Francesco Corti, and vocalists Emmanuelle De Negri, Alex Rosen, and Jiayu Jin.
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