HANDEL: Israel in Egypt (Adaptation by Jeannette Sorrell) - APOLLO'S FIRE (2022)

Handel's ISRAEL IN EGYPT Adaptation by Jeannette Sorrell APOLLO'S FIRE | on period instruments Jeannette Sorrell, Artistic Director Live Concert, February 20, 2022 at First Baptist Church in Shaker Heights, Ohio. 00:30 Act I: Lamentation of the Israelites for the Death of Joseph 19:31 Act II: Exodus 35:30 Intermission interview 44:53 Act III: Moses' Song Margaret Carpenter Haigh & Molly Netter, sopranos Daniel Moody, countertenor Jacob Perry, tenor Edward Vogel, baritone Alan Choo, concertmaster Emi Tanabe, asst concertmaster Adriane Post, principal 2nd violin Nicole Divall, viola René Schiffer, principal cello Sue Yelanjian, contrabass Debra Nagy, princ oboe Marc Vallon, bassoon Steve Marquardt, princ trumpet Peter Bennett, organ Jeannette Sorrell, harpsichord Premiered in 2017, Jeannette Sorrell’s adaptation of Handel’s neglected oratorio has won rave reviews. In addition to being a colorful showpiece for the virtuoso players and chorus of Apollo’s Fire, the work is a gripping emotional journey – from plagues and pyramids to the crossing of the Red Sea… The Israelites’ daring escape from Egypt comes to life with reverence and triumph through Handel’s sumptuous music. Runs 2 hours. View the Program Book and program notes: issuu.com/apollosfire/docs/af2122_israelegypt_issuu_pgm apollosfire.org Passion.Period. ----- Audio Engineer: Daniel Shores Audio Producer: Erica Brenner Technical Director: Don Gregory Video Direction & Editing: 24/7 Media