30/05/2026
This evening, Beth Taylor sings the title role in Handel’s "Orlando" at Longborough Festival Opera, in a new production directed by Sinéad O'Neill and conducted by Christopher Moulds, leading the Academy of Ancient Music. Further performances follow on June 3, 5, and 7.
One of Handel’s most psychologically complex operas, "Orlando" places its title character at the center of an extraordinary dramatic journey, demanding virtuoso coloratura, a wide tessitura, and exceptional expressive depth. The role provides an ideal showcase for Beth Taylor, now firmly established in the Baroque repertoire, allowing her to bring her trademark combination of technical agility and dramatic intensity to one of Handel’s most challenging creations.
Toi, toi, toi!!!
Beth Taylor: Mezzo-Soprano
Longborough Festival Opera
📷 Olivia Da Costa