Samson: a problematic hero from the Book of Judges, whose superhuman strength does nothing to protect him from his own flaws.

It’s a fraught story of liberation and redemption – in a manner of speaking – which are prominent themes during Passover and Easter. Samson isn’t usually associated with either festival, but Handel’s oratorio of the story will be performed on Holy Saturday at the Sydney Opera House by the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs.

Rabbinat Ellyse Borghi is a Jewish Orthodox rabbi living in Melbourne.

Brett Weymark OAM is Music Director of the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs.