Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Betulia Liberata

Christophe Rousset leads Talens Lyriques in Mozart's first oratorio, Betulia liberata, which traces the well-known biblical story of Judith and Holofernes. The Assyrians have led a siege on Bethulia, and its people are losing hope that the city will be freed. Judith, a beautiful and deeply religious widow, succeeds in penetrating the enemy camp and seduces Holofernes, before killing him during his sleep.