The story focuses on the emotional downward spiral of the first king of Israel's relationship with his eventual successor, ...

Other highlights of past performances include works by Bach (Easter Oratorio, St. Matthew Passion, St. John Passion), Brahms (Requiem), Handel (Saul), Haydn (Creation), Mendelssohn (St. Paul), Mozart ...

Saul, HWV 53 / Act 1: 2. Air: An Infant rais'd by thy Command - 3. Trio: Along the Monster Atheist strode Saul, HWV 53 / Act 1: 4. Chorus: The Youth inspir'd by Thee, O Lord Saul, HWV 53 / Act 1: 5.

Watching Saul genuinely made me want to jump for joy ... I didn’t know the music very well, but I love Handel and had worked on four of his works, including Giulio Cesare at Glyndebourne.

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