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Handel's Israelite oratorio libretti : sacred drama and biblical exegesis /

Combining the insights of present-day biblical studies with those of Handelian studies, this text examines the libretti of ten of Handel's Israelite oratorios and evaluates the relationship between each libretto and the biblical story on which it is based.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Rooke, Deborah W.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2012.
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Handel, George Frideric, > 1685-1759 > Criticism and interpretation.
Handel, George Frideric, > 1685-1759 > Knowledge > Bible.
Bible > Criticism, interpretation, etc. > History > 18th century.
Bible > Critique, interprétation, etc. > Histoire > 18e siècle.
Handel, George Frideric, > 1685-1759
Bible
Oratorios > Analysis, appreciation.
Oratorios > 18th century > History and criticism.
Oratorios > 18e siècle > Histoire et critique.
MUSIC > Instruction & Study > Voice.
MUSIC > Lyrics.
MUSIC > Printed Music > Vocal.
Oratorios
Oratorios > Analysis, appreciation
1700-1799
Electronic books.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:Combining the insights of present-day biblical studies with those of Handelian studies, this text examines the libretti of ten of Handel's Israelite oratorios and evaluates the relationship between each libretto and the biblical story on which it is based.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxii, 256 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191613302
0191613304
0191738050
9780191738050