Handel’s Theodora
Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 6PM*
Zilkha Hall, The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (800 Bagby St, Google Maps)
*Please note the earlier start time from when originally announced
Handel’s final masterpiece tells the story of Theodora, an early Christian martyr, who is persecuted by a corrupt and wicked Roman president. Bacchanal and piety compete in this deeply moving oratorio, which features five soloists, chorus, and orchestra. Its central message, that faith triumphs over death, is common across religious traditions.
Featured artists:
Nola Richardson, soprano (Theodora)
Cecilia Duarte, mezzo-soprano (Irene)
Douglas Williams, bass-baritone (Valens)
Cody Bowers, countertenor (Didymus)°
Brian Giebler, tenor (Septimus)°
The Moores School Concert Chorale
°Ars Lyrica debut
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Season Subscriptions, In-Person & Digital Tickets
In-person subscriptions and single tickets may be purchased through the Hobby Center website, or by calling 713-315-2525 (option 4).
Digital subscriptions and livestream tickets may be purchased through the Ars Lyrica website.
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Are you interested in attending the concert with a group of 6 or more or facing a unique financial circumstance? Email info@arslyricahouston.org with your inquiry, and we’d be happy to provide additional assistance.
Post-Concert Soirée
Join us upstairs at Diana American Grill following Handel's Theodora for a fundraising dinner with Ars Lyrica artists and fellow patrons!
When: Saturday, March 29th, immediately following the concert around 8:30pm
Where: Diana American Grill, upstairs at The Hobby Center
Tickets: $500 per seat
In lieu of our spring gala, this dinner is the 24/25 major fundraising event for Ars Lyrica's Opera Circle. Your ticket will go directly towards funding our goal to present Baroque operas annually. Thank you for purchasing a ticket and supporting the future of Baroque opera in Houston!
Sponsored tables are also available. Please check back for more information or contact Kinga Ferguson at kferguson@arslyricahouston.org to learn more.
