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Baltazar is a Latin oratorio by Italian composer Giacomo Carissimi based on the biblical account of Belshazzar’s feast in the Book of Daniel. The drama centers on the king’s sacrilegious banquet, the mysterious writing that appears during the feast, and the interpretation of the warning that follows. Carissimi uses solo declamation, dialogue, and chorus to give the episode a concentrated theatrical shape. The work is suited to listeners studying the seventeenth-century Roman oratorio.
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What biblical episode does Baltazar depict?
Baltazar depicts Belshazzar's feast from the Book of Daniel. The drama includes the king's sacrilegious banquet, the mysterious writing on the wall, and its interpretation.
Who composed Baltazar?
Baltazar was composed by Italian composer Giacomo Carissimi. It is a Latin oratorio.
What is the writing that appears during Baltazar?
The mysterious writing appears during Belshazzar's feast and becomes the central sign of judgment. Its meaning must be interpreted for the king.
Is Baltazar based on the Old Testament?
Yes. Its subject comes from the Book of Daniel, especially the account of Belshazzar's feast and the writing on the wall.
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