Be dazzled by Semele, Handel’s sensuous drama of desire, ambition, and self-delusion, in a first-time collaboration between BACH and MIOpera, Central Illinois' premiere professional opera company.
MIOpera will provide stunning costumes, innovative staging, and breathtaking soloists to tell the witty but tragic tale. BACH will supply the dramatic choruses, with orchestral accompaniment.
Highlights include Jupiter’s iconic "Where'er you walk," Semele's glittering "Endless pleasure," and her virtuosic "Myself I shall adore," a showstopping aria of self-obsession — remarkably relevant in the age of the selfie.
Please stay for a reception after the performance.
Doors open 30 minutes early.
Come as you are; our concerts are casual!
Presented in Normal on November 7 at 7:00 pm, and in Champaign on November 8 at 3:30 pm.
TICKETS
Purchase general admission tickets online or at the door.
$25 adult
$10 child/student
Cast List
Cadmus, Semele’s Father: O. Neal Medina, bass
Semele, Daughter to Cadmus: Madison King, soprano
Ino, Sister of Semele: Sidney Megeff, mezzo soprano
Athamas, Semele’s Fiancé: Bryce Zimmerman, countertenor
Somnus, God of Sleep: O. Neal Medina, bass
Jupiter (Jove)/Apollo, King of the Gods: Macauley Allen, tenor
Juno, Queen of the Gods: Sidney Megeff, mezzo soprano
Iris, Juno’s Servant: Paige Calvert, soprano
Cupid, God of Love: Alesia Wall, soprano