Susanna (1749 Haendel), oratorio

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Susanna (1749) is an oratorio by Georg Frideric Haendel (mus.). The anonymous libretto is based on the biblical story of Susanna (Daniel 13).

Abstract

The oratorio was composed after the completion of Solomon (1749 Haendel), oratorio, but it was performed over a month before.

Editions, performances

Premiered in Covent Garden Theatre, London, England, 10 February 1749.

References

  • Smither, 2 (1977) 324-32.

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