Messiah
Polyphemus, a cyclopsofancient Greek legend with one eye and three fingers on each hand, became a central figure in many myths and intheir musical settings by Baroque composers. This son of Poseidon, a giant of insurmountable strength, appears in many fables, the best known of which are his encounters Odysseus during the hero’s homeward journey and with Theseus, who kills Polyphemus. The Italian bass Luigi De Donato has the right voice and temperamentto represent the ideal embodiment of Polyphemus, and together with Collegium 1704 he will be appearing in Prague for the premiere of a concert project that will breathe life into ancient Greek legends.
All dates
Tuesday
3/19/2024
7:30 PM
Rudolfinum - Dvořák Hall
Praha
250 - 1350 CZK
Description
ABOUT THE CONCERT
Polyphemus, a cyclopsofancient Greek legend with one eye and three fingers on each hand, became a central figure in many myths and intheir musical settings by Baroque composers. This son of Poseidon, a giant of insurmountable strength, appears in many fables, the best known of which are his encounters Odysseus during the hero’s homeward journey and with Theseus, who kills Polyphemus. The Italian bass Luigi De Donato has the right voice and temperamentto represent the ideal embodiment of Polyphemus, and together with Collegium 1704 he will be appearing in Prague for the premiere of a concert project that will breathe life into ancient Greek legends.
Cast
Deborah Cachet soprano
Avery Amereau alto
Krystian Adam tenor
Luigi De Donato bass
Václav Luks | conductor
Collegium 1704
Collegium Vocale 1704
Programme
G. F. Händel
Messiah HWV 56
