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Theodora (2009)

2009-07-09 · 3h 9m · EN
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George Frederic Handel's oratorio Theodora, in its first-ever staged version at the Salzburg Festival, was among the highlights of Handel Year 2009. Acclaimed director Christof Loy presented Theodora as the profoundly moving tale of a woman who prefers death to denying her faith, an interpretation captivated with bravura by world-renowned video director Hannes Rossacher. A luminous Christine Schaefer and countertenor Bejun Mehta formed a perfect leading couple altogether suited to conductor Ivor Bolton's vigorus reading.

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Thomas MorellWriterChristoph LoyDirector

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Christine SchäferChristine SchäferTheodoraBejun MehtaBejun MehtaDidimusJoseph KaiserJoseph KaiserSeptimiusJohannes Martin KränzleJohannes Martin KränzleValensBernarda FinkBernarda FinkIreneIvor BoltonIvor BoltonConductor

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Oratorios

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Frequently asked questions about Theodora

What is Theodora about?

George Frederic Handel's oratorio Theodora, in its first-ever staged version at the Salzburg Festival, was among the highlights of Handel Year 2009. Acclaimed director Christof Loy presented Theodora as the profoundly moving tale of a woman who prefers death to denying her faith, an interpretation captivated with bravura by world-renowned video director Hannes Rossacher. A luminous Christine Schaefer and countertenor Bejun Mehta formed a perfect leading couple altogether suited to conductor Ivor Bolton's vigorus reading.

How long is Theodora?

Theodora has a runtime of 189 minutes.