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Esther
Esther is an English oratorio by George Frideric Handel based on the biblical story of the Jewish queen who protects her people from Haman’s plot. Handel first wrote the piece around 1718 as the masque Haman and Mordecai, then revised and expanded it for public performance in London in 1732. The oratorio uses solo scenes, choruses, and orchestral writing to present the conflict among Esther, Morde...
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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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