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The Prodigal Son is a biblical oratorio by English composer Arthur Sullivan. Composed in 1869 for the Worcester Festival, it uses the parable recorded in the Gospel of Luke as its central subject. The work presents the son's departure, hardship, and return through choral and solo writing, following the nineteenth-century tradition of English sacred concert music.
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How good is The Prodigal Son (Sullivan)?
The Prodigal Son (Sullivan) scores 5.70/10 (Mediocre) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Oratorio category.
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