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 story. 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.

Presented in Normal on November 7 at 7:00 pm, and in Champaign on November 8 at 3:30 pm.

TICKETS

General Admission
$25 adults / $10 students

CAST

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