Sun March 23, 2014
SF Renaissance Voices - Esther
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at Congregation Kol Shofar
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Opera Early & Ancient Series returns with this exciting US premiere of the story of Queen Esther and her rescue of the Jewish people from the murderous designs of the wicked Haman. Composed by Lidarti, an Austrian composer, born in Vienna of Italian descent, on the Hebrew libretto by Rabbi Jacob Saraval, written for the Jewish community in Amsterdam. We present this oratorio in semi-staged form with period chamber orchestra. Completed in 1774, this unique work was unknown in modern times until its discovery in 1998. This will be the US premiere, sung in the original Hebrew in which it was composed, with full translations provided. Don’t miss this rare musical celebration during the Purim season with this family-friendly production.
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Opera Early & Ancient Series returns with this exciting US premiere of the story of Queen Esther and her rescue of the Jewish people from the murderous designs of the wicked Haman. Composed by Lidarti, an Austrian composer, born in Vienna of Italian descent, on the Hebrew libretto by Rabbi Jacob Saraval, written for the Jewish community in Amsterdam. We present this oratorio in semi-staged form with period chamber orchestra. Completed in 1774, this unique work was unknown in modern times until its discovery in 1998. This will be the US premiere, sung in the original Hebrew in which it was composed, with full translations provided. Don’t miss this rare musical celebration during the Purim season with this family-friendly production.
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Congregation Kol Shofar
215 Blackfield Dr, Tiburon, CA 94920
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