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Sung in Italian with English Supertitles

One of Handel’s most popular operas, Xerxes is a feast for the ears, and the eyes in this classic eighteenth-century production. A mad entanglement of love stories, the opera follows the tyrannical and flamboyant Xerxes (Susan Graham) in his quest for Romilda (Laura Claycomb), who is beloved by his very own brother Arsamene, sung by David Daniels. Contralto Sonia Prina, soprano Heidi Stober and baritone Philip Cutlip round out the all-star cast. The award-winning production is set in an English pleasure garden—the perfect place for an elaborate lovers’ chase!

Susan Graham
Xerxes (Serse)

Laura Claycomb
Romilda

David Daniels
Arsamene

Sonia Prina
Amastre

Heidi Stober
Atalante

Philip Cutlip
Ariodate

Adam Cioffari
Elviro

Houston Grand Opera
Orchestra and Chorus

William Lacey
Conductor

Nicholas Hytner
Original Director

Michael Walling
Revival Director

David Fielding
Set and Costume Designer

Paul Pyant
Lighting Designer

Richard Bado
Chorus Master