Susanna
Classification added June 24, 2016Premiered February 10, 1749
London, England. Covent Garden
Composer:
George Frideric Handel
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
possibly by Newburgh Hamilton
Description:
Oratorio in Three Acts
Notes:
from the Apocrypha
Time Period:
biblical
Place:
Babylon
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Susanna | Soprano | L |
| Joachim | Countertenor | L |
| 1st Elder | Tenor | L |
| Daniel | Soprano | F |
| 2nd Elder | Baritone | F |
| Attendant | Soprano | S |
| Chelsias | Bass | S |
| Judge | Bass | B |
Minimum Chorus: 24
Divisi: SATB