Susanna (HWV 66) is an oratorio by George Frideric Handel, in English. The libretto had been questionably attributed to Newburgh Hamilton but is now thought to have been penned by the poet/playwright Moses Mendes (d.1758). The story is based on that of Susanna in chapter 13 of the Book of Daniel in the Bible. Handel composed the music in the summer of 1748 and premiered the work the next season at Covent Garden theatre, London, on 10 February 1749.
Librettist | Questionably attributed to Newburgh Hamilton (based on Apocrypha, History of Susanna (chapter 13 of the Book of Daniel in the Bible)) |
Date of composition | 1748 (11 July to 24 August 1748) |
Premiered | 1749, February 10th (Covent Garden Theatre) in London, UK |
Type | Oratorio |
Catalogue | HWV 66 |
Spoken language | English |
Instruments |
Orchestra
Voice (Soprano) - Susanna Voice (Alto) - Joacim, Susanna's Husband Voice (Bass) - Chelsias, Susanna's Father Voice (Soprano) - Daniel Voice (Tenor) - First Elder Voice (Bass) - Second Elder Voice (Bass) - Judge Voice (Soprano) - An Attendant Chorus/Choir - Israelites, Babylonians |
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Autotranslations beta |
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