Opera dei Lumi: Handel’s Esther
A rare opportunity to hear Handel’s 1720 ‘Esther’ in an extremely enjoyable performance given by Opera dei Lumi at Ushaw College.
20 Aug 2018
My reviews of concerts in Durham. Full reviews on this page are written exclusively for this site. I generally buy my own tickets for concerts, especially when they are student or local amateur groups.
A rare opportunity to hear Handel’s 1720 ‘Esther’ in an extremely enjoyable performance given by Opera dei Lumi at Ushaw College.
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