Composed towards the end of Handel’s life, the oratorio Solomon is one of his most accomplished, combining an almost perfect balance between arias and choruses, exceptional melodic invention that gives us lyrical numbers as unforgettable as the characters they so splendidly portray, and admirable consistency in the choral pieces. From the web of stories surrounding Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, Handel draws sharply contrasting musical landscapes to create a masterpiece.

For four decades, Paul McCreesh has dedicated himself to giving Handel an almost stage-like quality; for Versailles, he is reviving Solomon, having already performed it here to great acclaim in 2010, and is certain to sweep listeners off their feet once again with this powerful, shimmering fresco of burning emotion.

Oratorio in three acts to an anonymous libretto, first performed in London in 1749.

Show in English with French surtitles.

First part : 2h

Intermission

Second part : 55 minutes

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