Semele, HWV 58 (Handel, George Frideric)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 acts
Composition Year 1743 (3 June–4 July)
Genre Categories Secular oratorios; Oratorios; For voices, mixed chorus, orchestra; Scores featuring the voice; Scores featuring mixed chorus; Scores featuring the orchestra; For voices and chorus with orchestra; English language; For organ (arr); For 1 player (arr); Scores featuring the organ (arr); For trumpet, organ (arr); Scores featuring the trumpet (arr); For 2 players (arr); For 3 recorders, continuo (arr); Scores featuring the recorder (arr); Scores with basso continuo; For 3 players with continuo (arr); For 2 voices, piano (arr); For voices with keyboard (arr); Scores featuring the voice (arr); Scores featuring the piano (arr)

Contents

Performances

Naxos

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Synthesized/MIDI

Air: Endless pleasure (Act I, Sc.4)

For Trumpet and Organ (Rondeau)

 Synthesized Performance
#443089 - 2.92MB - 3:11 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 284×⇩ - MP3 - Michrond

MP3 file (audio)
Michrond (2016/10/14)

Publisher Info. Michel Rondeau
Performers MIDI
Copyright
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Sheet Music

Full Scores

Complete

 Complete Score
#18752 - 54.14MB, 260 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 21282×⇩ - Ivdruiz

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Ivdruiz (2008/7/13)

Editor Friedrich Chrysander (1826–1901)
Publisher. Info. Georg Friedrich Händels Werke. Band 7
Leipzig: Deutsche Händelgesellschaft, 1860. Plate H.W. 7.
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Aria: Where'er You Walk (Act II, Sc.3)

 Complete Score (original key, (B♭ major)
#780450 - 0.62MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 358×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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Copyist Friedrich Chrysander (1826–1901)
Publisher. Info. Georg Friedrich Händels Werke. Band 7
Leipzig: Deutsche Händelgesellschaft, 1860. Plate H.W. 7.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A2843.
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Misc. Notes 10 x 13 scans.
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Parts

Overture

See: Overtures for the Walsh collection

Act I

 Violins I
#768692 - 25.09MB, 18 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 143×⇩ - Feduol

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Feduol (2022/3/7)

 Violins II
#768693 - 27.76MB, 19 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 39×⇩ - Feduol

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Feduol (2022/3/7)

 Violas
#768694 - 21.31MB, 16 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 46×⇩ - Feduol

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Feduol (2022/3/7)

 Cellos/Basses
#768695 - 22.91MB, 17 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 77×⇩ - Feduol

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Feduol (2022/3/7)

Publisher. Info. Manuscript, n.d.(ca.1800-99).
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Universitätsbibliothek der Eberhard Karls Universität (D-Tu): Mk 63
This file is part of the Submission Project.
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Aria: Where'er You Walk (Act II, Sc.3)

 Oboe 1, 2
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⇒ 6 more: Bassoon 1, 2 • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos/Basses • Harpsichord

 Bassoon 1, 2
#780452 - 0.10MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 37×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violins I
#780453 - 0.07MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 77×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violins II
#780454 - 0.11MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 45×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violas
#780455 - 0.16MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 47×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Cellos/Basses
#780456 - 0.04MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 53×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Harpsichord
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Copyist Arthur Luck (1892–1976)
Publisher. Info. Manuscript, n.d.(ca.1920-50).
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A2843.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Oboe, bassoon and harpsichord parts are conjectural.
Original key (B-flat major). 10x13 scans.
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 Oboe 1, 2
#780458 - 0.18MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 25×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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⇒ 6 more: Bassoon 1, 2 • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos/Basses • Harpsichord

 Bassoon 1, 2
#780459 - 0.10MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 16×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violins I
#780460 - 0.10MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 24×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violins II
#780461 - 0.06MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 16×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violas
#780462 - 0.09MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 16×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Cellos/Basses
#780463 - 0.06MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 19×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Harpsichord
#780464 - 0.18MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 21×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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Copyist Arthur Luck (1892–1976)
Publisher. Info. Manuscript, n.d.(ca.1920-50).
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A9111.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del/mrg]
Misc. Notes Oboe, bassoon and harpsichord parts are conjectural.
Transposed key (D major).
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Vocal Scores

Complete

 Complete Score
#81354 - 5.91MB, 216 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 16963×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2010/10/11)

Arranger Ebenezer Prout (1835–1909), piano reduction
Editor Ebenezer Prout (1835–1909)
Language English
Publisher. Info. London: Novello, Ewer & Co., n.d.(1877).
Copyright
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Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
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Selections

 Act I, Sc.2. Aria: Turn, hopeless lover
#881787 - 2.24MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 9×⇩ - Royal College o...

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Royal College o... (2023/10/27)

 Act II, Sc.3. Aria: I must with speed amuse her
#881786 - 2.35MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 14×⇩ - Royal College o...

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Royal College o... (2023/10/27)

Publisher. Info. Manuscript, n.d.(ca.1750-1800).
Copyright
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Misc. Notes From Royal College of Music Library, London (GB-Lcm): MS 1120
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 Act II, Sc.2. Aria (Soprano): O sleep, why dost thou leave me?
#146804 - 0.18MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5224×⇩ - Massenetique

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 Act II, Sc.3. Aria (Tenor): Where'er you walk
#146805 - 0.18MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 11270×⇩ - Massenetique

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Massenetique (2011/11/6)

Editor Ebenezer Prout (1835–1909)
Publisher. Info. Songs and Airs of G.F. Handel, Vol.I (pp.125-30)
Boston: Oliver Ditson Co., 1905. Plate ML-1102-03.
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 Act I, Sc.1. Aria (Alto): Hymen haste! Thy torch prepare!
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 Act III, Sc.1. Aria (Bass): Leave me, loathsome light!
#147731 - 0.19MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2264×⇩ - 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 (pp.132-39)
Boston: Oliver Ditson Co., 1905. Plate ML-1143-44.
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 Act II, Sc.3. Recit, Aria (Tenor): See she appears... Where'er you walk
#574278 - 2.52MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 132×⇩ - Phillip21

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Editor Edgardo Lèvi (1866–1915)
Publisher. Info. Standard Songs, No.42
London: International Music Company, 1909. Plate A.H & C. Ltd. 5065b.
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Misc. Notes From uploader's collection.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

Overture

For Organ (Stainer)

 Complete Score
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Arranger John Stainer (1840–1901)
Publisher. Info. London: Novello, Ewer & Co., n.d.[1869]. Plate 4279.
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Air: Endless pleasure (Act I, Sc.4)

For Trumpet and Organ (Rondeau)

 Complete Score and Trumpet Part
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 Engraving files (Finale and XML)
#443088 - 0.47MB, ? pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 357×⇩ - Michrond

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Michrond (2016/10/14)

Arranger Michel Rondeau
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Aria: Where'er You Walk (Act II, Sc.3)

For 3 Recorders and Continuo (Oppenheimer)

 Complete Score
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Arranger James Oppenheimer
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For 2 Voices and Piano (Keighley)

 Complete Score (EU)
#605828 - 1.01MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/30/V - 964×⇩ - Phillip21

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Arranger Thomas Keighley (1869–1935)
Publisher. Info. York Series, Anthems & Glees, No.1134
York: Banks & Son, 1934. Plate Y.S. 1134.
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Aria: Myself I shall adore (Act III, Sc.3)

For Violin, Viola and Cello (Moser)
See: Posthumous Trios

Sinfonia (Act III, Sc. 9)

For Organ (Best)

 Complete Score
#473736 - 0.06MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 70×⇩ - Keanur

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Arranger William Thomas Best (1826-1897)
Publisher. Info. Arrangements from the Scores of the Great Masters, Vol.1 (pp.176)
London: Novello, Ewer & Co., n.d. Plate 2229.
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Libretti

 Complete Libretto
#974848 - 3.94MB, 27 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3×⇩ - Royal College o...

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Royal College o... (2025/6/10)

Publisher. Info. London: J. and R. Tonson, 1744.
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Misc. Notes Royal College of Music Library, London (GB-Lcm): L6/11
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 Complete Libretto
#974849 - 3.62MB, 24 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1×⇩ - Royal College o...

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Royal College o... (2025/6/10)

Publisher. Info. London: J. and R. Tonson, 1762.
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Misc. Notes Royal College of Music Library, London (GB-Lcm): L6/12
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General Information

Work Title Semele
Alternative. Title
Name Translations Sémele; Սեմելե; Semele (Händel); S Oratorium «Semele» vom Georg Friedrich Händel; セメレ; Semele (oratorio); 瑟蜜蕾
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 178822766; LCCN: nr96021928; GND: 300358210; BNF: 13913077n
Composer Handel, George Frideric
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. HWV 58
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IGH 440
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 acts
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1743 (3 June–4 July)
First Performance. 1744-02-10 in London: Covent Garden
Librettist William Congreve (1670–1729)
Based on a libretto for an English opera ca.1706 after Ovid's Metamorphoses, with added texts from Alexander Pope (1688–1744) and other works of Congreve.
Language English
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Baroque
Piece Style Baroque
Instrumentation voices, mixed chorus (SATB), orchestra
External Links Wikipedia article
Complete libretto
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