La Resurrezione Handel
Early Music Vancouver

In 1708, George Frideric Handel was just twenty-three years old, a German Lutheran who had been in Rome for only two years, when he undertook one of the most profound subjects of Catholic liturgy: the Passion and Resurrection of Christ. In La Resurrezione, Handel encapsulates all the operatic styles and languages available at the time. The story is bookended by the transcendent fight between heaven and hell, personified by an angel and Lucifer; the earthly actors are Mary Magdalene, Mary Cleophas and John the Baptist. A stellar team of 5 soloists will join the festive orchestra forces with trumpets, oboes, recorders, flute, bassoon, strings, gamba, harpsichord and theorbo.

Generously sponsored by Bryan & Gail Atkins.