The ensemble that closed last year’s Wonderfeel Festival in a magical fashion is returning this year, bringing with them the most beautiful arias from Händel’s English oratoria, forged together into a passionate love drama. A mini opera, with starring roles for mezzo soprano Lea Desandre (‘She brought life and beauty to everything she touched’, New York Times) and countertenor Iestyn Davies (‘It is rare to find a voice so unified and balanced,’ OperaWire 2022). This ‘baroque West Side Story’ will be a joy for everyone, predicts the founder of the ensemble Jupiter and master lutist Thomas Dunford.

Lea Desandre – mezzo soprano
Iestyn Davies – countertenor

Jupiter led by Thomas Dunford – lute and artistic direction