MUSIC

Mercury Baroque presents Love, Power and Politics: Handel’s Rodelinda November 19, 2011 at 8:00 PM in the Wortham Center, Cullen Theater.

A story of love, exile, power and politics, Rodelinda is recognized as one of Handel’s greatest operas. Performed un-staged, Mercury Baroque takes you from the depths of betrayal to the heights of retribution. Truly not to be missed!

From Bach to Beethoven, Handel to Haydn, Mercury Baroque’s 11th Season promises to be spectacular. Entitled “Forward into the Past,” the season celebrates Mercury Baroque’s continuing odyssey to rediscover the musical masterpieces of the past and re-introduce them to audiences through performances of passion, quality and virtuosity. Highlights include a guest appearance by internationally renowned violinist Monica Huggett, Handel’s dramatic opera Rodelinda and Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony. For the first time, Mercury Baroque is proud to add a 7th program to its subscription series at the Wortham Center this season. This is in direct response to the rapidly growing attendance the orchestra has enjoyed in the last several seasons.

Photo Credits: George Hixson.