Description: Solomon, A Sacred Oratorio In Score, With all the additional Alterations, Composed in the Year, 1749. [HWV 67]. [Full score] Author: HANDEL, George Frideric 1685-1759 Title: Solomon, A Sacred Oratorio In Score, With all the additional Alterations, Composed in the Year, 1749. [HWV 67]. [Full score] Publication: London: Arnold [Nos. 85-92], ca. 1790 Description: Folio. Dark ivory paper-backed blue boards. 1f. (recto title, verso blank), 3-344 pp. Engraved.Binding considerably worn, rubbed, and bumped. Slightly worn and soiled; first signature detached, with early tape to portions of inner margin and small holes to gutter; edges soiled. Quite a good copy internally overall. Later edition. Smith p. 143, no. 5. RISM H1536 Solomon was first performed in London at Covent Garden on 17 March 1749. The question of authorship of the libretto remains uncertain, but it may have been supplied by Moses Mendez (?1690-1758), a Jewish English poet and playwright. "It is a pity he [the librettist] cannot be identified, as he had a real gift for polished lyric verse using clear images drawn from nature. He must have some credit for the new richness of style and depth of feeling that appears in the music, and which Handel subsequently sustained in all his late works. Solomon was composed between 5 May and 13 June 1748. ... Solomon presents three views of an ideal monarch ruling an ideal kingdom, all linked by the religious fervour attendant upon the building of the new temple in Jerusalem. In the first act Solomon and his queen appear as the young lovers of the Song of Songs, sensuously celebrating their mutual happiness. The second act shows Solomon's wisdom in resolving a dispute between two harlots, each claiming a baby as her own. In the third act Solomon is visited by the Queen of Sheba, and uses a musical masque to demonstrate the artistic achievements of his kingdom. The use of full brass and an extra body of ripieno strings in the orchestra, coupled with writing for double chorus, gives the music special power and colour." Anthony Hicks in Grove Music OnlineOne of the composer's final oratorios, with the iconic "Arrival of the Queen of Sheba" preceding the airs from the third act. Seller ID: 39721 Subject: New Arrivals, Printed Music J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians The firm of J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians, established in 1977 by John and Jude Lubrano, has come to be recognized as one of the leading international antiquarian dealers in the specialties of Music and Dance. Items handled by the company include autograph musical manuscripts and letters of composers; rare printed music; and rare books, prints, drawings, photographs, and memorabilia relating to music and dance dating from the 15th through the 21st centuries. The firm has issued over 90 catalogues and numerous lists over its 45 years in business. Terms All domestic orders ship within two business days by USPS Priority Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available; please contact us for rates. We would be happy to combine shipping costs on orders of multiple items. All items are guaranteed to be authentic. Material may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund provided that it is in the same condition as when sent and is packed, shipped, and insured as received.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: HANDEL, George Frideric 1685-1759
Publisher: Arnold [Nos. 85-92
Year Printed: 1790
Language: British
