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Saul (2016)

2016-05-27 · 3h 5m · EN
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Glyndebourne's Saul stole the summer and had critics raving. The Guardian (****) applauded virtuoso stagecraft from director Barrie Kosky in his debut production there, calling the show a theatrical and musical feast of energetic choruses, surreal choreography and gorgeous singing. For The Independent, which ranked it amongst five top classical and opera performances of 2015, there was no praise too high for the cast. The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment under Ivor Bolton sparkles from the pit with period panache, and designer Katrin Lea Tag's exuberant costumes (The Times ****) set the Old Testament story in Handel's time, with a witty twinge of the contemporary.

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François RoussillonDirectorBarrie KoskyDirector

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Ivor BoltonIvor BoltonConductorLucy CroweLucy CroweMerabSophie BevanSophie BevanMichalChristopher PurvesChristopher PurvesSaul/Apparition of SamuelIestyn DaviesIestyn DaviesDavidPaul ApplebyPaul ApplebyJonathanBenjamin HulettBenjamin HulettAbner/High Priest/Amalekite/DoegJohn Graham-HallJohn Graham-HallWitch of EndorAlison BuryAlison BuryOrchestra LeaderJeremy BinesJeremy BinesChorus MasterOtis-Cameron CarrOtis-Cameron CarrDancerRobin GladwinRobin GladwinDancer

Keywords

BibleOpera

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · MusicTheme affinityBible · OperaDialogue densityDramaPacingLongDirector preference509755 · 545722Actor preference402123 · 504732 · 552539

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Frequently asked questions about Saul

What is Saul about?

Glyndebourne's Saul stole the summer and had critics raving. The Guardian (****) applauded virtuoso stagecraft from director Barrie Kosky in his debut production there, calling the show a theatrical and musical feast of energetic choruses, surreal choreography and gorgeous singing. For The Independent, which ranked it amongst five top classical and opera performances of 2015, there was no praise too high for the cast. The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment under Ivor Bolton sparkles from the pit with period panache, and designer Katrin Lea Tag's exuberant costumes (The Times ****) set the Old Testament story in Handel's time, with a witty twinge of the contemporary.

How long is Saul?

Saul has a runtime of 185 minutes.