Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63 (Handel, George Frideric)
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G.F. Händel's Werke: Ausgabe der Deutschen Händelgesellschaft (1858-94,1902); Band 22.
Leipzig: Deutsche Händelgesellschaft, 1865. Plate H.W. 22.
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General Information
| Work Title | Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63 |
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| Alternative Title |
| Composer | Handel, George Frideric |
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| Opus/Catalogue Number | HWV 63 |
| Number of Movements/Sections | 3 Acts |
| Year/Date of Composition | Act I: 8/9 July - 22 July 1746. Remainder Completed 11 August 1746 |
| Librettist | By the Reverand Thomas Morell, from the 1st book of "Maccabees" from the Apocrypha and a few details from Josephus' "Antiquitates Judaicae". This work represents Morell's first collaboration with Handel. |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Oratorio |
| Piece Style | Baroque |
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Roles
- Judas Maccabaeus (tenor)
- Simon, his Brother (bass)
- Israelitish Woman (soprano)
- Israelitish Man (mezzo-soprano)
- Eupolemus, the Jewish Ambassador to Rome (alto)
- First Messenger (alto)
- Second Messenger (bass)
- Chorus of Israelites, Chorus of Youths, Chorus of Virgins
Sections
- Part 1
- 1. Overture
- 2. Chorus: Mourn, ye afflicted children
- 3. Duet: From this dread scene (Israelitish Man, Israelitish Woman)
- 4. Chorus: For Sion lamentation make
- 5. Recitative: Not vain is all this storm of grief (Simon)
- 6. Aria: Pious orgies, pious airs (Simon)
- 7. Chorus: O Father, whose almighty pow'r
- 8. Recitative: I feel the Deity within (Simon)
- 9. Aria and Chorus: Arm, arm, ye brave (Simon)
- 10. Recitative: 'Tis well, my friends! (Judas Maccabaeus)
- 11. Aria and Chorus: Call forth thy pow'rs, my soul (Judas Maccabaeus)
- Chorus: Lead on, lead on!
- 12. Recitative: To Heav'n's almighty King we kneel (Israelitish woman)
- 13. Air and Duet: O liberty, thou choicest treasure (Israelitish woman)
- Duet: Come ever-smiling liberty (Israelitish Woman, Israelitish Man)
- 14. Recitative: My zealous father, now at rest (Judas Maccabaeus)
- 15. Trio and Chorus: Disdainful of danger (Priest, Judas Maccabaeus, Simon; Israelitish Woman)
- 16. Recitative: Haste ye, my brethren (Simon)
- 17. Chorus: Hear us, O Lord
- Part 2
- 18. Chorus: Fall'n is the foe
- 19. Duet and Chorus: Sion now her head shall raise (Israelitish Woman, Israelitish Man)
- 20. Recitative: Oh, let eternal honours (Israelitish Woman)
- 21. Aria: From mighty kings he took the spoil (Israelitish Woman)
- 22. Chorus: Hail, Judea, happy land
- 23. Recitative: Thanks to my brethren! (Judas Maccabaeus)
- 24. Aria: How vain is man (Judas Maccabaeus)
- 25. Recitative: Oh Judas, oh my brethren (Israelitish Messenger)
- 26. Aria and Chorus: Ah! wretched, wretched Israel (Israelitish Woman)
- 27. Recitative: My arms! (Judas Maccabaeus)
- 28. Aria and Chorus: Sound an alarm! (Judas Maccabaeus)
- 29. Recitative: Enough! To Heav'n we leave the rest! (Simon)
- 30. Chorus: We never will bow down
- Part 3
- 31. Aria: Father of Heav'n (Priest)
- 32. Recitative: Oh grant it, Heav'n (Israelitish Woman)
- 33. Aria: So shall the lute and harp awake (Israelitish Woman)
- 34. Recitative: From Capharsalama on eagle wings I fly (Israelitish Messenger)
- 35. Chorus: See, the conqu'ring hero comes!
- 36. March
- 37. Chorus: Sing unto God
- 38. Recitative: Sweet flow the strains (Judas Maccabaeus)
- 39. Aria: No unhallowed desire (Judas Maccabaeus)
- 40. Duet: Oh lovely peace (Israelitish Woman, Israelitish Man)
- 41. Aria and Chorus: Rejoice, oh Judah! (Simon)
External Links
- Libretto: Karadar.com
