Joshua, HWV 64 (Handel, George Frideric)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 parts
Composition Year 1747-08-19 (end date)
Genre Categories Sacred oratorios; Oratorios; Religious works; For 5 voices, mixed chorus, orchestra; For voices and chorus with orchestra; Scores featuring the voice; Scores featuring the soprano voice; Scores featuring the alto voice; Scores featuring the tenor voice; Scores featuring the bass voice; Scores featuring mixed chorus; Scores featuring the orchestra; English language; For orchestra (arr); Scores featuring the orchestra (arr); For organ (arr); For 1 player (arr); Scores featuring the organ (arr); For 3 trumpets, timpani, organ (arr); Scores featuring the trumpet (arr); Scores featuring the timpani (arr); For 5 players (arr)

Contents

Performances

Naxos

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For Organ (Gouin)

 27. Solemn March
#368471 - 0.01MB - 1:30 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 257×⇩ - MID - Keanur

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Keanur (2015/3/8)

 61. Chorus: See the Conquering Hero Comes
#368684 - 0.02MB - 3:15 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 209×⇩ - MID - Keanur

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Keanur (2015/3/9)

Publisher Info. Montréal: Les Éditions Outremontaises, 2015
Performers MIDI file by Pierre Gouin
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Marche-Gavotte: Heroes, When With Glory Burning (Part II, No.40)

For Organ (Dubois)

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#366719 - 0.03MB - 4:00 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 206×⇩ - MID - Keanur

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Keanur (2015/2/23)

Publisher Info. Montréal: Les Éditions Outremontaises, 2015
Performers MIDI file by Pierre Gouin
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Sinfonia (Part II, No.46)

For 3 Trumpets, Timpani and Organ (Rondeau)

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#444066 - 1.08MB - 1:11 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 104×⇩ - MP3 - Michrond

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Michrond (2016/10/20)

Publisher Info. Michel Rondeau
Performers MIDI
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Sheet Music

Full Scores

 Complete Score
#18819 - 21.73MB, 213 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 8347×⇩ - Ivdruiz

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 Complete Score
#1026816 - 13.54MB, 211 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 7×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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M.kowalski49 (2026/3/31)

Editor Friedrich Chrysander (1826-1901)
Publisher. Info. Georg Friedrich Händels Werke. Band 17
Leipzig: Deutsche Händelgesellschaft, 1863. Plate H.W. 17.
Reprinted Kalmus Miniature Score Series, No.1314
New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70).
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 Complete Score (Act I)
#765223 - 15.14MB, 89 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 107×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Complete Score (Act II)
#765224 - 12.98MB, 74 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 94×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Complete Score (Act III)
#765225 - 8.65MB, 49 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 163×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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Editor Friedrich Chrysander (1826–1901)
Publisher. Info. Georg Friedrich Händels Werke. Band 17
Leipzig: Deutsche Händelgesellschaft, 1863. Plate H.W. 17.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A2619.
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Aria: Awful, pleasing being, say

 Complete Score [B]
#1033004 - 0.88MB, 3 pp.  - U/U/U - Royal College o...

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Publisher. Info. London: Rt. Birchall, n.d.(ca.1800).
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Misc. Notes Royal College of Music Library, London (GB-Lcm): D485/22
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Aria: Hark! 'tis the linnet and the thrush

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#1033005 - 1.37MB, 5 pp.  - U/U/U - Royal College o...

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Parts

 Flute 1/2
#765226 - 1.69MB, 28 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 56×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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⇒ 14 more: Oboe 1/2 • Clarinet 1/2 (B♭) • Bassoon 1/2 • Contrabassoon • Horn 1/2 (F) • Trumpet 1/2 (E♭) • Trombone 1/2 • Trombone 3 • Timpani • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos/Basses • Organ

 Oboe 1/2
#765227 - 1.68MB, 27 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 45×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Clarinet 1/2 (B♭)
#765228 - 2.18MB, 34 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 40×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Bassoon 1/2
#765229 - 2.07MB, 34 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 34×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Contrabassoon
#765230 - 0.44MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 34×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Horn 1/2 (F)
#765231 - 1.24MB, 22 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 39×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Trumpet 1/2 (E♭)
#765232 - 0.73MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 51×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Trombone 1/2
#765233 - 0.39MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 43×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Trombone 3
#765234 - 0.26MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 34×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Timpani
#765235 - 0.36MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 34×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violins I
#765236 - 2.86MB, 44 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 85×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violins II
#765237 - 2.58MB, 41 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 60×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violas
#765238 - 2.24MB, 39 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 51×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Cellos/Basses
#765239 - 2.58MB, 47 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 52×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Organ
#765240 - 4.25MB, 40 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 58×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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Editor Ebenezer Prout (1835–1909)
Publisher. Info. London: Novello, n.d.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A2619.
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Vocal Scores

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 Complete Score
#36326 - 6.90MB, 154 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5125×⇩ - operalala

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operalala (2009/8/3)

Language English
Publisher. Info. London: Novello, n.d.
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Misc. Notes some of the numbers are listed as being omitted
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 Complete Score
#162686 - 12.39MB, 160 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2035×⇩ - Massenetique

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Massenetique (2011/12/9)

Arranger Vincent Novello (1781-1861), piano reduction
Language English
Publisher. Info. London: Novello, Ewer and Co., n.d.
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 Complete Score
#127381 - 20.59MB, 152 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1185×⇩ - Bassani

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Bassani (2011/9/21)

Language German / English
Publisher. Info. Braunschweig: Henry Litolff's Verlag, n.d. Plate 2851.
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Selections

 11. But who is he
12. Awful pleasing being, say
#551192 - 0.64MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 27×⇩ - Fynnjamin

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Fynnjamin (2018/11/29)

Arranger William Knyvett (1779-1856)
Publisher. Info. London: Royal Harmonic Institution, n.d. Plate 428.
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 30. Aria: See, the raging flames arise (bass)
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 40. Aria: Heroes, when with glory burning (alto)
#147676 - 0.35MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 387×⇩ - Massenetique

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 53. Aria: Shall I in Mamre's fertile plain (bass)
#147677 - 0.19MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 369×⇩ - Massenetique

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Massenetique (2011/11/7)

Editor Ebenezer Prout (1835-1909)
Publisher. Info. Songs and Airs of G.F. Handel, Vol.II. For Low Voice (pp.166-82)
Boston: Oliver Ditson Co., 1905. Plate ML-1150-52.
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 53. Shall I in Mamre's fertile plain
#551281 - 0.37MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 18×⇩ - Fynnjamin

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Fynnjamin (2018/11/30)

Arranger John Clarke-Whitfeld (1770–1836)
Publisher. Info. London: Birchall & Co., n.d. Plate 1654.
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Misc. Notes With part of 52 at the beginning ("My cup is full")
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 61. Chorus: See the Conqu'ring Hero Comes
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 Engraving files (PMX)
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Editor André Van Ryckeghem
Publisher. Info. André Van Ryckeghem
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Misc. Notes German text: Singt dem Herrn ein neues Lied.
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 63: Oh, had I Jubal's lyre
#551287 - 0.56MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 149×⇩ - Fynnjamin

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Arranger Osmond Saffery
Publisher. Info. London: Goulding, D'Almaine, Potter & Co., n.d.
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 63. Aria: Oh, had I Jubal's lyre
#36327 - 0.19MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5296×⇩ - operalala

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 63. Aria: Oh, had I Jubal's lyre
#146333 - 0.40MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2681×⇩ - Massenetique

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 63. Aria: Oh, had I Jubal's lyre (cleaned)
#522525 - 6.70MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 172×⇩ - Bodman

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Bodman (2018/5/5)

Editor Ebenezer Prout (1835-1909)
Publisher. Info. Songs and Airs of G.F. Handel, Vol.I. For High Voice (pp.163-68)
Boston: Oliver Ditson Co., 1905. Plate ML-1110.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

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For Orchestra (Cantos)

 27. Solemn March - Score and Parts
#491644 - 0.13MB, 13 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 469×⇩ - Moisés Cantos

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 28. Aria and Chorus: Glory to God - Score and Parts
#491645 - 0.37MB, 39 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 355×⇩ - Moisés Cantos

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 49. Aria and Chorus: Oh! Thou Bright Orb - Score and Parts
#491643 - 0.16MB, 19 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 188×⇩ - Moisés Cantos

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Misc. Notes 2 oboes, bassoon, 2 horns (F), 2 trumpets (D), timpani, strings
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For Organ (Best)

 27. Solemn March
#474282 - 0.06MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 113×⇩ - Keanur

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⇒ 5 more: 33. Almighty Ruler of the skies • 35. Chorus: How soon our tow’ring hopes are cross’d • 50. Chorus: Hail! mighty Joshua, hail! • 53. Shall I in Memre’s fertile plain • 57. Chorus: Father of mercy

 33. Almighty Ruler of the skies
#492001 - 0.15MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 40×⇩ - Keanur

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 35. Chorus: How soon our tow’ring hopes are cross’d
#491183 - 0.10MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 40×⇩ - Keanur

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 50. Chorus: Hail! mighty Joshua, hail!
#491484 - 0.31MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 42×⇩ - Keanur

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 53. Shall I in Memre’s fertile plain
#492004 - 0.19MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 38×⇩ - Keanur

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 57. Chorus: Father of mercy
#474631 - 0.07MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 46×⇩ - Keanur

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Arranger William Thomas Best (1826-1897)
Publisher. Info. Arrangements from the Scores of the Great Masters, Vol.2, 3
 (pp.314, 859-61, 591-92, 645-49, 871-73, 436)
London: Novello, Ewer & Co., n.d. Plate 2229.
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For Organ (Gouin)

 27. Solemn March
#368470 - 0.10MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 1320×⇩ - editor

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 61. Chorus: See the Conquering Hero Comes
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Arranger Pierre Gouin
Publisher. Info. Montréal: Les Éditions Outremontaises, 2015
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Misc. Notes No.61 for organ without obligato pedal.
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Marche-Gavotte: Heroes, When With Glory Burning (Part II, No.40)

For Organ (Dubois)

 Complete Score
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Arranger Théodore Dubois (1837-1924)
Editor Pierre Gouin - Contact
Publisher. Info. Montréal: Les Éditions Outremontaises, 2015
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Misc. Notes An abridged version of that tune has been popularized under the title "March Grand Choeur" by Diane Bish (see on YouTube).
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Sinfonia (Part II, No.46)

For 3 Trumpets, Timpani and Organ (Rondeau)

 Complete Score and Parts
#444064 - 0.18MB, 9 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 451×⇩ - Michrond

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Arranger Michel Rondeau
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General Information

Work Title Joshua
Alternative. Title
Name Translations S Oratorium «Joshua» vom Georg Friedrich Händel; ヨシュア (ヘンデル); Joshua (Händel); Jošua; ജോഷ്വ; 約書亞
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 315229218; LCCN: n2008006241; GND: 300064799; BNF: 13926633m
Composer Handel, George Frideric
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. HWV 64
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IGH 226
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 parts:
  • Part I
1. Introduction (Orchestra)
2. Ye sons of Israel (Chorus)
3. Behold, my friends (Tenor, Bass recitative)
4. Oh first in wisdom (Bass aria)
5. Matrons and Virgins (Soprano recitative)
6. Oh who can tell (Soprano aria)
7. Caleb, attend to all I now prescribe (Tenor recitative)
8. To long posterity (Tenor solo with Chorus)
9. So long the memory (Tenor recitative)
10. While Kedron's brook (Tenor aria)
11. But who is He (Alto recitative)
12. Awful pleasing being, say (Alto aria)
13. Joshua, I come commission'd (Tenor, Soprano recitative)
14. Leader of Israel (Tenor, Soprano recitative)
15. To give command (Tenor recitative)
16. Haste, Israel, haste (Tenor aria)
17. The Lord commands (Chorus)
18. In these blest scenes (Soprano, Alto recitative)
19. 'Tis Achsah's voice (Soprano, Alto recitative)
20. Hail, lovely virgin (Soprano, Alto aria)
21. Hark, hark! 'Tis the linnet (Soprano)
22. Oh Achsah, form'd for ev'ry chaste delight (Alto recitative)
23. Our limpid streams (Soprano, Alto duet)
24. The trumpet calls (Alto recitative)
25. May all the host of heaven (Chorus)
  • Part II.
20. 'Tis well (Tenor recitative)
27. March (Orchestra)
28. Glory to God (Tenor solo and Chorus)
29. The walls are levell'd (Bass recitative)
30. See the raging flames arise (Bass aria)
31. To vanity and earthly pride (Soprano aria)
32. Let all the seed of Abrah'm (Tenor recitative)
33. Almighty ruler of the skies (Tenor solo and Chorus)
34. Joshua, the men (Bass recitative)
35. How soon our tow'ring hopes are cross'd (Chorus)
36. Whence this dejection (Tenor recitative)
37. With redoubled rage return (Tenor aria)
38. We with redoubled rage (Chorus)
39. Now give the army breath (Alto recitative)
40. Heroes, when with glory burning (Alto aria)
41. Indulgent heaven hath heard (Soprano recitative)
42. As chears the sun (Soprano aria)
43. Sure I'm deceived (Bass, Alto recitative)
44. Nations, who in future story (Alto aria)
45. Brethren and friends (Tenor recitative)
46. Sinfonia (Orchestra)
47. Thus far our cause (Bass recitative)
48. Trumpet flourish (Orchestra)
49. Oh! thou bright orb (Tenor solo and Chorus)
  • Part III.
50. Hail! Mighty Joshua (Chorus)
51. Happy, oh, thrice happy we (Soprano aria)
52. Caleb, for holy Eleazer send (Tenor, Bass recitative)
53. Shall I in Mamre's fertile plain (Bass aria)
54. For all these mercies we will sing (Chorus)
55. Oh Caleb, fear'd by foes (Alto, Bass recitative)
56. Place danger around me (Alto aria)
57. Father of mercy (Chorus)
58. In bloom of youth (Tenor recitative)
59. See the conqu'ring hero comes (Trio SSA)
60. See the godlike youth advance (Duet SA)
61. See the conqu'ring hero comes (Chorus)
62. Welcome, my son (Bass, Alto, Soprano recitative)
63. Oh, had I Jubal's lyre (Soprano aria)
64. While life shall last (Alto recitative)
65. Oh peerless maid (Soprano, Alto duet)
66. While lawless tyrants (Bass recitative)
67. The great Jehovah (Chorus)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1747-08-19 (end date)
First Performance. 1748-03-09 in London, Covent Garden
Librettist Thomas Morell (1703-1784), from the book of 'Joshua'
Language English
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Baroque
Piece Style Baroque
Instrumentation voices, chorus, orchestra
Cast
Joshua, Leader of the Israelites (tenor)
Othniel, a young warrior, promised to Achsah (alto)
Caleb (bass)
Achsah, Daughter of Caleb (soprano)
Angel (tenor)
Mixed Chorus
Israelites, Defeated Israelites, Tribe of Judah
Youths, Virgins
Orchestra
flute, 2 oboes, bassoons (not specified)
2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, strings, continuo
External Links Wikipedia article
Full-text libretto
MusicBrainz
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