Claus Guth’s production of Händel’s “Jephtha” is on show at the Dutch National Opera in Amsterdam through November 27, 2016.The opera, which follows the Biblical parable of a commander-in-chief whose hasty promise to God almost costs him the life of his daughter, was written while the Baroque composer was beginning to lose his eyesight. Guth, who made his international breakthrough with Berio’s “Cronaca del Luogo” in 1999, directs this adaptation of the alternately tragic and hopeful masterpiece, which is co-produced by the Opera National de Paris. Former classical harpsichordist and music director Ivor Bolton conducts the show, with Bejun Mehta, Richard Croft and Wiebke Lehmkuhl in the starring roles.“Händel: Jephtha” is on show at the Dutch National Opera, Amstel 3, 1011 PN Amsterdam.For details, visit: www.operaballet.nlClick on the slideshow for a sneak peek of the show
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