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Theodora
"Theodora" is an oratorio in three acts composed by George Frideric Handel in 1750. The libretto, written by Thomas Morell, is based on the story of the early Christian martyr Theodora and her Roman lover Didymus, who both face persecution under the Roman Empire. Despite being reportedly Handel's personal favorite among his own works, it was poorly received by London audiences at its premiere. Tod...
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Samson
Samson is an English language oratorio by George Frideric Handel, first performed at Covent Garden in London in 1743. Newburgh Hamilton's libretto draws principally on John Milton's dramatic poem Samson Agonistes, with additional biblical material concerning the captive Israelite hero and his conflict with the Philistines. Written for vocal soloists, chorus, and orchestra, the work includes the la...
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