A celebratory afternoon of virtuoso arias, duets, dances and an overture from three of Handel’s finest operas: Ariodante, Giulio Cesare and Rodelinda. Soloists Josefien Stoppelenburg, soprano, and Nicholas Burns, countertenor.
A warm welcome back to Dutch soprano Josefien Stoppelenburg, who first performed for the Festival in 2018 in the role of Angelica in the semi-staged performance of Handel’s Orlando. Josefien is joined by the exciting young Canadian countertenor Nicholas Burns—who regularly performs across Europe and North America—for some truly divine music, including the famous aria “Piangerò” from Giulio Cesare and duet “Io t’abbraccio” from Rodelinda. The Festival's artistic director Elizabeth Blumenstock provides lively and entertaining narrative to share the stories of the opera extracts.
This must-hear Handel program includes arias, duets, dances and an overture from Ariodante, Giulio Cesare and Rodelinda, plus the Concerto Grosso in G Major Op.6, No.1 and a selection from his famous Water Music.
Josefien Stoppelenburg, soprano
Nicholas Burns, countertenor
Festival Orchestra led by Elizabeth Blumenstock
Subscriptions (all five Festival concerts; premium seating; post-concert private dinner after Handel Gala): $285
Tickets: $50
Student tickets: $5 at the door only with ID - inquiries to students@bmf-cdm.org
Phone: (949) 760-7887
Email: info@bmf-cdm.org
2022/06/26 - 2022/06/26
Additional time info:
All festival concerts are preceded by outdoor performances from South Coast Brass (quintet) and followed by a complimentary wine and waters reception.
Covid protocol (confirmed June 8): see https://bmf-cdm.org/health-and-safety/
St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2200 San Joaquin Hills Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660