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Handel, George Frederic. (1685-1759). Song in the Oratorio of Samson [1781 Lady's Magazine]. London: The LADY'S MAGAZINE; Or, Entertaining Companion for the FAIR SEX, appropriated solely to their Use and Amusement. Supplement for the year 1781. 8 1/4" x 5 1/4". A rare 18th century magazine, containing a fold-out 10 X 8.5 inch sheet, "Song in the Oratorio of Samson."
The oratorio was premiered in London on February 18, 1743. It was a great success, leading to a total of seven performances in its first season, the most in a single season of any of his oratorios. Samson retained its popularity throughout Handel's lifetime and has never fallen entirely out of favor since. It contains the popular aria "Let the bright Seraphim."
The oratorio was premiered in London on February 18, 1743. It was a great success, leading to a total of seven performances in its first season, the most in a single season of any of his oratorios. Samson retained its popularity throughout Handel's lifetime and has never fallen entirely out of favor since. It contains the popular aria "Let the bright Seraphim."
Handel, George Frederic. (1685-1759). Song in the Oratorio of Samson [1781 Lady's Magazine]. London: The LADY'S MAGAZINE; Or, Entertaining Companion for the FAIR SEX, appropriated solely to their Use and Amusement. Supplement for the year 1781. 8 1/4" x 5 1/4". A rare 18th century magazine, containing a fold-out 10 X 8.5 inch sheet, "Song in the Oratorio of Samson."
The oratorio was premiered in London on February 18, 1743. It was a great success, leading to a total of seven performances in its first season, the most in a single season of any of his oratorios. Samson retained its popularity throughout Handel's lifetime and has never fallen entirely out of favor since. It contains the popular aria "Let the bright Seraphim."
The oratorio was premiered in London on February 18, 1743. It was a great success, leading to a total of seven performances in its first season, the most in a single season of any of his oratorios. Samson retained its popularity throughout Handel's lifetime and has never fallen entirely out of favor since. It contains the popular aria "Let the bright Seraphim."