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\"JRphoto\"<\/a>The Choice <\/em>is part of a collaboration between Vocal Futures and The English Concert to showcase Handel in a modern frame.<\/p>\n

Two ancient goddesses compete over the future of a young, privileged soldier: MSt alumna Jennifer Thorp wrote the libretto for the modern parts, and Toby Young composed the music.<\/p>\n

On the 14th and 15th of October at Britten Theatre in London<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Choice is part of a collaboration between Vocal Futures and The English Concert to showcase Handel in a modern frame. Two ancient goddesses compete over the future of a young, privileged soldier: MSt alumna Jennifer Thorp wrote the libretto for the modern parts, and Toby Young composed the music. 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