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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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Samson
Samson is an English language oratorio by George Frideric Handel, first performed at Covent Garden in London in 1743. Newburgh Hamilton's libretto draws principally on John Milton's dramatic poem Samson Agonistes, with additional biblical material concerning the captive Israelite hero and his conflict with the Philistines. Written for vocal soloists, chorus, and orchestra, the work includes the la...
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