Publisher's Synopsis
Handel's Oratorio, Belshazzar, is a musical composition written by George Frideric Handel in 1744. The oratorio tells the story of the Babylonian king, Belshazzar, who defies God by using the sacred vessels stolen from the Temple in Jerusalem at a feast. As a result, a mysterious hand appears and writes on the wall, foretelling Belshazzar's downfall. The oratorio features soloists, chorus, and orchestra, and includes arias, recitatives, and choruses. The themes of repentance, redemption, and divine justice are prominent throughout. This edition of the oratorio was published in 1873 and includes the full score and libretto in both English and German. It is a valuable resource for musicians, scholars, and anyone interested in Handel's music and religious oratorios.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
