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SUMMARY:Theodora by G. F. Handle
URL:http://www.harbourliving.ca/event/theodora-by-g-f-handle/
LOCATION:First Metropolitan United Church :: 932 Balmoral Road (@ Quadra) Victoria, 
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Victoria Philharmonic Choir:  The Victoria premiere of G.F. Handel’s own favorite oratorio:  Theodora. Set in Roman times, the tragic work depicts the self-sacrificial love between a Christian martyr and a Roman imperial bodyguard, featuring internationally-known soloists soprano Nancy Argenta mezzo soprano Sarah Fryer, tenor Benjamin Butterfield, baritone Andrew Greenwood and counter-tenor Daniel Taylor.  Peter Butterfield leads the choir.  Violinist Mark Lupin leads the orchestra. This deeply moving oratorio is a timeless parable of spiritual resistance to tyranny and an indictment of persecution, topics that still resonate with audiences today.  June 7th at 8 pm. First Metropolitan United Church 932 Balmoral Rd. at Quadra Street. Tickets $30 regular $15 students and online at vpchoir.ca/.
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