Composer: |
George Frideric Handel |
Music title: |
Samson (1943) |
Librettist: |
Newburgh Hamilton |
Work definition: |
Dramatic oratorio in three parts |
After: |
After 'Samson Agonistes' by John Milton |
Language: |
English |
World premiere: |
18 February 1743, John Rich Opera Company, Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, London |
ROH premiere: |
18 February 1743, John Rich Opera Company |
ROH company premiere: |
14 October 1958, Covent Garden Opera Company, Leeds Centenary Music Festival |