Joseph (HWV 59) is an oratorio by George Frideric Handel completed in the summer of 1743. Joseph is composed to an English language libretto by the Rev.James Miller, based on Apostolo Zeno's Italian language libretto for Giuseppe, an oratorio by Antonio Caldara. It received its premiere performance that following Lenten season on 2 March 1744 at the Covent Garden Theatre.
| Librettist | James Miller (Based on Apostolo Zeno's Italian language libretto for Giuseppe, an oratorio by Antonio Caldara) |
| Date of composition | 1743 (Completed in the summer of 1743) |
| Type | Oratorio |
| Catalogue | HWV 59 |
| Spoken language | English |
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Orchestra
Voice (Bass) - Pharaoh, King of Egypt Voice (Countertenor) - Joseph, an Hebrew Voice (Bass) - Reuben, Brother to Joseph Voice (Tenor) - Simeon, Brother to Joseph Voice (Tenor) - Judah, Brother to Joseph Voice (Soprano) - boy soprano, Benjamin, Brother to Joseph Voice (Alto) - Potiphera, High Priest of On Voice (Soprano) - Asenath, Daughter to the High Priest Voice (Contralto) - Phanor, Chief Butler to Pharaoh, afterwards Joseph's Steward Chorus/Choir - Egyptians, Chorus of the Brethren, Chorus of Hebrews |
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| Autotranslations beta |
Georg Friedrich Haendel: Joseph and his Brethren, HWV 59 Georg Friedrich Händel: Joseph and his Brethren, HWV 59 Georg Friedrich Händel: Joseph and his Brethren, HWV 59 |