| 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 |