Saul Ending Explained: What Really Happened?

Saul Ending Explained: Glyndebourne's Saul stole the summer and had critics raving. Directed by Barrie Kosky, this 2016 music film stars Ivor Bolton (Conductor), alongside Lucy Crowe as Merab, Sophie Bevan as Michal, Christopher Purves as Saul/Apparition of Samuel. Rated 0/10, the conclusion has sparked discussion among viewers.

What Happens at the End of Saul?

Glyndebourne's Saul stole the summer and had critics raving. The Guardian (****) applauded virtuoso stagecraft from director Barrie Kosky in his debut production there, calling the show a theatrical and musical feast of energetic choruses, surreal choreography and gorgeous singing. For The Independent, which ranked it amongst five top classical and opera performances of 2015, there was no praise too high for the cast. The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment under Ivor Bolton sparkles from the pit with period panache, and designer Katrin Lea Tag's exuberant costumes (The Times ****) set the Old Testament story in Handel's time, with a witty twinge of the contemporary.

Barrie Kosky's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Ivor Bolton (Conductor)'s journey. The Guardian (****) applauded virtuoso stagecraft from director Barrie Kosky in his debut production there, calling the show a theatrical and musical feast of energetic choruses, surreal choreography and gorgeous singing.

How Does Ivor Bolton (Conductor)'s Story End?

Ivor Bolton: Ivor Bolton's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
Lucy Crowe (Merab): Lucy Crowe's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
Sophie Bevan (Michal): Sophie Bevan's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Saul Mean?

The ending of Saul brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Ivor Bolton's story may not satisfy all audiences.