Semele

Be dazzled by Semele, Handel’s sensuous drama of desire, ambition, and self-delusion, in a first-time collaboration between BACH and MIOpera, Central Illinois' premiere professional opera company.

MIOpera will provide stunning costumes, innovative staging, and breathtaking soloists to tell the witty but tragic story. BACH will supply the dramatic choruses, with orchestral accompaniment.

Highlights include Jupiter’s iconic "Where'er you walk," Semele's glittering "Endless pleasure," and her virtuosic "Myself I shall adore," a showstopping aria of self-obsession — remarkably relevant in the age of the selfie.

Purchase tickets for the Sunday, November 8th, 3:30pm performance in Champaign by clicking on the Buy Tickets button below. Tickets for the November 7th, 7:00pm performance in Normal can be purchased through the MIOpera website.

We hope that you'll join us after the performance in Champaign for a reception.

Tickets: $25/adults $10/children & students
Tickets can be displayed on your phone or printed out.

Doors open 30 minutes early. 
Come as you are; our concerts are casual!