Monteverdi Choir and Orchestras: Handel’s Theodora
18 November @ 7.00pm to 10.00pm
About Monteverdi Choir and Orchestras: Handel’s Theodora
Handel’s great oratorio is one of the most celebrated choral works of the 18th century. A radical vision of faith and freedom.
Performed by the Monteverdi Choir and English Baroque Soloists, under the direction of Christophe Rousset, this concert staging brings new light to Handel’s masterpiece.
Theodora is a much loved oratorio and a powerful 18th-century vision of utopia. Set in Roman-occupied Antioch, it tells the story of a Christian martyr who defies empire in the name of faith and freedom.
Theodora offers a vision of moral clarity, spiritual courage, and inner freedom. Its radiant music and intimate drama offer a vision of a better world: one governed by conscience, not coercion.
Performers:
Marie Lys Theodora
Iestyn Davies Didymus
Alice Coote Irene
Guy Cutting Septimius
John Chest Valens
Jonathan Hanley Messenger
Monteverdi Choir and English Baroque Soloists
Christophe Rousset conductor
Repertoire:
Handel Theodora
Reviews
“The Monteverdi Choir has dominated the choral scene worldwide … their singing remains wonderfully committed and scrupulously focused.”
The Guardian
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
Adult – From £34.65
Student – From £15.00
Tickets are subject to a transaction fee
Dates & times:
Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 7.00pm
Running time:
3 hours, including an interval
Location:
Sohmen Concert Hall
