(++) Judas Maccabeus (1747 Haendel / Morell), oratorio
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Judas Maccabeus <English> (1747) is an oratorio by Georg Frideric Haendel (mus.) and Thomas Morell (libr.).
Abstract
Based on 1 Maccabees.
Characters
Judas Maccabaeus (T); Simon (Bs); Eupolemus (Bs); First Israelitish Woman (S); Second Israelitish Woman (Ms); Israelitish Man (Ms); Priest (aliunde Israelitish Man, Ms); Messenger (Ms); 2nd Messenger (aliunde Simon, Bs); 2 Voices (A, T).
Editions, performances
Premiered in Covent Garden Theatre, London, England, 1 April 1747.
Performance History
See ODE
References
- Smither, 2 (1977) 300-06.