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Theodora

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Theodora , d. 548, Byzantine empress. Information about her early career comes from the often-questionable source, the Secret History of Procopius . It appears that she was the daughter of an animal trainer in the circus, and that she was an actress and prostitute before her marriage (523) to Justinian I , who, on his accession in 527, made her joint ruler of the empire. A stronger person than her husband, she helped save the throne through her energetic action in the Nika riot (532; see Blues and Greens ). In her youth Theodora came under the influence of the Monophysite sect; Justinian's... Read more
Theodora
Encyclopedia of World Biography Theodora Empress and wife of Justinian I, the courage and statesmanship of Theodora (ca. 500-548) complemented the genius of her husband and ... glories of his reign. Little is know about the early life of Theodora, who rose to become one of the most famous women in Western ... Read more
(Theodora) Sarah Orne Jewett
Britannica Concise Encyclopedia ... she recorded with pungency and humour. Outstanding among her 20 volumes are Deephaven (1877), A White Heron (1886), and The Country of the Pointed Firs (1896). (Theodora) Sarah Orne Jewett (Theodora) Sarah Orne Jewett (Theodora) Sarah Orne Jewett Read more

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Theodora at Glyndebourne
Musical Opinion; 9/1/2003; Monk, Christopher; 423 words ; Theodora at Glyndebourne Peter Sellers' 1996 production of Theodora returned to Glyndebourne on 10 August, the hottest recorded ... hot as the story unfolded of the early Christian martyr Theodora as she lives and dies by her illegal creed. In this production ... Read more
CLASSICAL& OPERA: Handel's Theodora is at Glyndebourne
The Independent - London; 10/19/1996; With Duncan Hadfield; 239 words ; Handel's Theodora is at Glyndebourne on 19, 22 & 25 Oct ... answered, smugly. Strictly speaking, Theodora is an oratorio, yet that hasn't prevented ... staging it as an opera. An austere work, Theodora constitutes Handel's only hagiological ... Read more
BOSTON BAROQUE'S `THEODORA' FAILS TO CAPTURE THE DRAMA
The Boston Globe; 5/4/2003; Richard Dyer, Globe Staff; 517 words ; ... Boston its first performance of Handel's "Theodora" in 15 years Friday night. While it was ... a dignified and capable performance. "Theodora" was Handel's next-to-last oratorio ... novel about an early Christian martyr, Theodora of Antioch. Authorities call upon the ... Read more
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Theodora
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Boston Baroque's `Theodora' is heavenly.(Arts and Lifestyle)
The Boston Herald; 5/4/2003; Medrek, T.J.; 383 words ; Byline: T.J. Medrek Boston Baroque's Theodora, conducted by Martin Pearlman, at Jordan Hall, Friday. For the heroine of Handel's Theodora, a Christian martyr in ancient Rome ... converted to Christianity by his love for Theodora, would perform despite a sinus infection ... Read more

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