Capella Cracoviensis: Samson
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 6:00 PM
A fine work, composed within weeks of Messiah, and in Handel’s day possibly the most popular of all his oratorios. If you are into Handel choruses, Samson has some of the most finest: Act One closes with Then 'round about the starry throne, which is magnificent. And the final chorus forms a double whammy, coming as it does right after the soprano's bright seraphim, in the stunning Let their celestial concerts all unite. England's leading composer of the time also broke with the practice of using castrati in major parts, creating, in Samson, one of the first great dramatic tenor roles. The part will be taken up by Zbigniew Malak, supported on stage among the others by Rebecca Bottone and an outstading countertenor Xavier Sabata, as well as by Capella Cracoviensis choir and orchestra under the baton of Jan Tomasz Adamus.
George Frideric Handel
Samson
Samson – Zbigniew Malak tenor
Dalila – Rebecca Bottone soprano
Philistine Woman, Israelitish Woman, Virgin – Joanna Sojka soprano
Micah – Xavier Sabata countertenor
Philistine, Israelitish Man, Messenger – Bartosz Gorzkowski tenor
Manoah, Harapha – Jakub Borgiel bass
Capella Cracoviensis choir and orchestra (on period instruments)
Jan Tomasz Adamus conductor
Kraków Philharmonic Hall
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Besides their weekly symphony concerts, the Kraków Philharmonic also organises master recitals and educational concerts for children and young people.
The Karol Szymanowski Philharmonic Hall in Kraków was the first philharmonic to open in Poland after the Second World War. Besides the weekly symphony concerts, it organises master recitals and educational concerts for children and young people, while the summer meetings with music assume the form of chamber concerts of slightly lighter character. A hallmark of the Kraków Philharmonic repertoire is its programme of oratorios, which the Philharmonic can present thanks to its extensive and varied lineup: the orchestra, mixed choir, and boys choir. The Kraków Philharmonic has become recognised for its promotion of the works of Karol Szymanowski in Poland and abroad.
The Philharmonic Hall frequently hosts concerts by special guests, for example, at major festivals.
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