Handel: Jephtha

Handel: Jephtha 2018 Directed by Claus Guth Haendel: Jephtha

George Frideric Handel's oratorio live at the Palais Garnier, Paris on January 13th, 2018

When Jephthah, a biblical parable adapted from the Book of Judges, begins, the people of Israel are under the yoke of neighbouring nations which pillage and oppress them. Jephthah, destined to become their saviour, has grown up in the desert until becoming a powerful military leader. On leaving for battle, he swears to the god Jehovah that he will sacrifice the first person he meets on his way home. Alas, as he returns victorious, it is Iphis, his only daughter, who comes to meet him… Claus Guth directs this oratorio in which grief‑stricken voices interweave as they confront an apocalyptic situation.

Country USA

Production Country France

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gnere Drama

Production Company Opéra National de Paris

Release Date 13 January 2018

160 mins