Lawrence Zazzo
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Lawrence Zazzo is an American countertenor who has performed at major opera houses in Europe and the US. His repertoire includes Baroque opera and oratorios as well as works of the 20th century.
Zazzo in 2014
Semele (Handel)
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Semele is a "musical drama", originally presented "after the manner of an oratorio", in three parts by George Frideric Handel. Based on an existing opera libretto by William Congreve, the work is an o
Lawrence Zazzo
…Friedrich Händel, for example Messiah (Shanghai Opera, Notre Dame Cathedral, Konzerthaus, Vienna, Winchester Cathedral, Munich Residenz, Jones Hall), Semele (Kölner Philharmonie, Concertgebouw, Concertzaal Gent), Theodora (Chan Centre for the Performing Arts Vancouver, Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, Theater…
George Frideric Handel
Interior, Theatre Royal Covent Garden where Semele was first performed
John Beard, who created the role of Jupiter
Èlisabeth Duparc, called "La Francesina", who created the role of Semele