Handel - Esther 1720 version HWV50a
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Our August concert will carry you away to the ancient court of King Xerxes of Persia, in Handel’s magnificent first
ever oratorio Esther. Follow the story of Esther, a Jewish orphan who wins the affection of the King and becomes
the Queen of Persia, unmasking the treachery of Prime Minister Haman to save the Jewish people from a horrible
fate.
This landmark work was so successful, it marked the birth of the English oratorio and includes beautiful
dramatic and lyrical movements, ending with a grandiose final chorus only Handel could have written.
ever oratorio Esther. Follow the story of Esther, a Jewish orphan who wins the affection of the King and becomes
the Queen of Persia, unmasking the treachery of Prime Minister Haman to save the Jewish people from a horrible
fate.
This landmark work was so successful, it marked the birth of the English oratorio and includes beautiful
dramatic and lyrical movements, ending with a grandiose final chorus only Handel could have written.
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