Bridging the genres of oratorio and ballad opera, George F.Handel’s intriguing Susanna originally premiered at Covent Garden in 1749.
Based on an Apocryphal chapter from the biblical Book of Daniel, Susanna tells the story of a virtuous young woman who is falsely accused of sexual promiscuity by two lecherous elders. Aided by the boy prophet Daniel, the true nature of the elders is exposed and Susanna is proven innocent.
James Bagwell, Conductor
Ted Sperling, Director
with Orchestra of St. Luke's
with Isabel Leonard as Susanna
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 3rd @ 8 PM
