Judas Maccabaeus (Handel)
Judas Maccabaeus (HWV 63) is an oratorio in three acts composed in 1746 by George Frideric Handel based on a libretto written by Thomas Morell. The oratorio was devised as a compliment to the victorious Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland upon his return from the Battle of Culloden (16 April, 1746). Other catalogues of Handel's music have referred to the work as HG xxii; and HHA 1/24.
| Judas Maccabaeus | |
|---|---|
| Oratorio by George Frideric Handel | |
Handel portrayed by Balthasar Denner, 1729 | |
| Catalogue | HWV 63 |
| Year | 1746 |
| Text | by Thomas Morell |
| Language | English |
| Based on | 1 Maccabees |
| Performed | 1 April 1747: London Royal Opera House |
| Movements | 68 |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.