Israel in Egypt - MasterVoices

About

Darkness over the earth, water turning to blood, plagues of jumping frogs, fuzzing insects, and hailstones, an oncoming mighty storm, and the parting of the Red Sea while hordes of horsemen and chariots are engulfed – such imagery calls for the masterful hand of George F. Handel! In this choral tour de force, some of the most vivid images of the Exodus story are recounted during the first segment, which is then followed by the beautiful and exultant second part, The Song of Moses. At times tender, simple, stately, crashing complex and colossal, Israel in Egypt is one of Handel’s monumental achievements. It features the chorus in an unprecedented way, with lovely and descriptive solos and duets accentuating their story throughout. This performance will take place at NYU’s beautiful theater, the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.

This concert is dedicated to two faithful and beloved members of The Collegiate Chorale: Jarrett Kroll and Lawrence Sheff

Tickets

LOCATION
Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall
in the Shops at Columbus Circle
Broadway at 60th Street | New York New York

RUNNING TIME
90 minutes, no intermission

OTHER WAYS TO BUY
Call 212-721-6500 or visit the Jazz at Lincoln Center Box Office

Artists

Sari Gruber

Megan Taylor

Brian Asawa

Rufus Müller

Ron Loyd

Robert Osborne

Media

Read the reviews of Israel in Egypt

“The Collegiate Chorale appeared in NYU’s Skirball Center with an invigorating performance of Handel’s Israel in Egypt under the lively, pointed direction of James Bagwell. Of all Handel’s major oratorios, this 1739 work, depends most strongly on the choral contribution. … This evening’s principal component – Bagwell’s Collegiate Chorale – should surely continue to give New York audiences Handel’s oratorios.” – Opera News “Israel in Egypt was a good choice for the Chorale, providing many opportunities for the choristers to shine, their responsibilities far outweighing those of the soloist.” – Q on Stage

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Events

Handel’s Israel in Egypt is a rich musical setting of the biblical story of the Exodus. In this choral tour de force, vivid images of the Exodus story are recounted during the first segment, which is complemented by the beautiful and exultant second half, The Song of Moses. Both colossal and tender, this work of epic imagery and text painting is one of Handel’s monumental achievements.