S5 Ep11: BlinkOpera: Semele
Update: 2025-06-05
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In this episode, tenor Josh Lovell—making his Atlanta Opera debut as Jupiter—guides listeners through the sweeping drama of Handel’s Semele.
This Baroque masterpiece follows the story of a mortal woman caught between love and ambition, as her secret affair with the king of the gods leads to divine deception, fiery consequences, and the birth of a new god. Along the way, Josh shares his personal connection to Handel’s music and why Jupiter is a role he’s excited to bring to life.
Whether you’re new to opera or a longtime fan, this myth-meets-music journey is one you won’t want to miss.
This Baroque masterpiece follows the story of a mortal woman caught between love and ambition, as her secret affair with the king of the gods leads to divine deception, fiery consequences, and the birth of a new god. Along the way, Josh shares his personal connection to Handel’s music and why Jupiter is a role he’s excited to bring to life.
Whether you’re new to opera or a longtime fan, this myth-meets-music journey is one you won’t want to miss.
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