Semele

Plot Summary

Mythology goes to church in New Zealand Opera's unique, site-specific staging of Handel's baroque masterpiece. This sensual story explores a love triangle between Jupiter, King of the Gods, his wife, the goddess Juno, and his lover, the mortal but overly ambitious princess Semele. This engrossing film of an in-the-round live performance showcases Handel's exquisitely lyrical music and presents a powerful story of ambition that is as relevant today as it was when written nearly three centuries ago.

Top Cast

Emma Pearson Semele

Amitai Pati Jupiter/Apollo

Sarah Castle Juno/Ino

Paul Whelan Cadmus/Somnus

Stephen Diaz Athamas