Harry Bicket, conductor and harpsichord
Christophe Dumaux, countertenor (Alessandro)
Joélle Harvey, soprano (Lisaura)
Xenia Puskarz Thomas, mezzo-soprano (Rossane)
Ashley Riches, baritone (Clito)
Alexander Chance, countertenor (Cleone)
Anthony Gregory, tenor (Leonato)
The superlative musicians of The English Concert return for their annual Berkeley engagement with a concert presentation of Handel’s 1726 opera Alessandro. The lively, charming score explores the romantic life of conqueror Alexander the Great, focusing less on Alessandro’s acts of war and more on his turbulent love triangle with the two women who vie for his affection. French countertenor and Handel specialist Christophe Dumaux is Alessandro; American soprano Joélle Harvey plays Lisaura, and mezzo-soprano Xenia Puskarz Thomas is her competitor, Rossane.
“This ensemble sets a standard for Handel performance in the 21st century. … Like a good wine, this music is savored, not gulped. No interlude is rushed, no aria taken for granted”—The New York Times
Major Support: Taube Family Foundation
Patron Sponsors: Anonymous; The Estate of Ross E. Armstrong
Program notes will be available approximately one week before the performance.
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2026–27 Season Subscriptions go on sale noon May 5
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