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Proms 2024
23 Aug 2023, Royal Albert Hall
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Proms 2023 Prom 50: Handel鈥檚 Samson

Prom 50
Prom 50: Handel鈥檚 Samson
19:00 Wed 23 Aug 2023 Royal Albert Hall
Laurence Cummings directs the Academy of Ancient Music in Handel鈥檚 moving oratorio Samson, featuring soloists Allan Clayton and Jacquelyn Stucker.
Laurence Cummings directs the Academy of Ancient Music in Handel鈥檚 moving oratorio Samson, featuring soloists Allan Clayton and Jacquelyn Stucker.

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Our ongoing cycle of Handel oratorios continues with Samson, featuring tenor Allan Clayton and soprano Jacquelyn Stucker. Inspired by Milton鈥檚 Samson Agonistes, Handel created a deeply moving version of the story of the mighty Israelite warrior, imprisoned and blinded by his enemies, but still determined to destroy them. The Israelites鈥� laments are brilliantly contrasted with the jangling joy of the Philistines, Samson鈥檚 lofty struggles with Dalila鈥檚 brittle affections. One of today鈥檚 leading Handelians, Laurence Cummings directs the Academy of Ancient Music from the harpsichord.

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