Samson
Classification added June 14, 2016Premiered February 18, 1743
London, England. Covent Garden
Composer:
George Frideric Handel
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Newburgh Hamilton
Description:
Oratorio in Three Acts
Notes:
based on the Bible [Chapter 16 of the Book of Judges] and Milton’s Samson Agonistes
Time Period:
Biblical
Place:
Gaza
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Dalila | Soprano | L |
| Micah | Contralto | L |
| Samson | Tenor | L |
| Manoah | Bass | L |
| Philistine Woman | Soprano | F |
| Philistine | Tenor | F |
| Harapha | Bass | F |
| Israelitish Woman | Soprano | S |
| Israelitish Man | Tenor | S |
| Messenger | Tenor | B |
Minimum Chorus: 48
Divisi: SATB