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004 - Act 3

004 - Act 3

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 Dive into the powerful world of Hercules, an exquisite English Oratorio composed by the legendary Georg Friedrich Händel, with a libretto crafted by the Reverend Thomas Broughton. First performed at the Kings Theatre in London on January 5, 1745, this captivating piece explores the timeless tale of Hercules and Deianira, inspired by Ovids Ninth Book of Metamorphoses and Sophocles poignant tragedy, The Trachinians. Join an impressive cast as they bring this dramatic narrative to life, featuring Hercules played by Algy Pug, Deianira by WendyKatzHiller, and more, all narrated by Alan Mapstone.
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