Arcangelo
Handel: Saul
Christopher Purves, Linard Vrielink, Jessica Cale, Liam Bonthrone, Hugo Herman-Wilson, Hugh Cutting, Emőke Baráth, Neal Davies, Matthew Long, Archie Inns, Jonathan Cohen
Conductor and LHF Artistic Adviser Jonathan Cohen is joined on stage by over 70 performers – including a line-up of world-class soloists – in one of London’s great Baroque spaces for an opening night to remember.
Cast:
Christopher Purves Saul
Linard Vrielink Jonathan
Jessica Cale Michal
Liam Bonthrone High Priest
Hugo Herman-Wilson Abner
Malachy Frame Doeg
Hugh Cutting David
Emőke Baráth Merab
Neal Davies Samuel
Matthew Long Witch of Endor
Archie Inns Amalekite
Arcangelo Ensemble & Choir
Jonathan Cohen Director/Harpsichord
London Handel Festival
Wed, 18 February 2026
Smith Square Hall, London
7:00pm
£25 - £75
Full Event Details
Last performed at LHF over 30 years ago, Saul is without question one of Handel’s most dramatic and moving works. With themes of jealousy, love, loss, and betrayal, this oratorio represents Handel at his most emotionally engaging and musically thrilling.
Conductor and LHF Artistic Adviser Jonathan Cohen is joined on stage by over 70 performers – including a line-up of world-class soloists – in one of London’s great Baroque spaces for an opening night to remember.
Cast:
Christopher Purves Saul
Linard Vrielink Jonathan
Jessica Cale Michal
Liam Bonthrone High Priest
Hugo Herman-Wilson Abner
Malachy Frame Doeg
Hugh Cutting David
Emőke Baráth Merab
Neal Davies Samuel
Matthew Long Witch of Endor
Archie Inns Amalekite
Arcangelo Ensemble & Choir
Jonathan Cohen Director/Harpsichord
Venue Details & Map
Location
Smith Square Hall, London
Smith Square, London SW1P 3HA
