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Solomon
Solomon is an English oratorio composed by George Frideric Handel, premiered in 1749. The work uses a biblical libretto to depict events from the reign of King Solomon, including the famous judgment of Solomon and the construction of the First Temple. It is particularly famous for its Act III orchestral sinfonia, widely recognized as the "Arrival of the Queen of Sheba." The composition showcases H...
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Jephte
Jephte (Jephthah) is a Latin oratorio by Italian composer Giacomo Carissimi, believed to have been composed around 1649. The work is based on the biblical story of Jephthah from the Book of Judges, who vows to sacrifice the first thing he sees after returning from battle, only to be greeted by his daughter. The oratorio is particularly renowned for its concluding lament, "Plorate filiae Israel" (W...
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