Semele, HWV 58 (Handel, George Frideric)

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Performances

Naxos

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Air: Endless pleasure (Act I, Sc.4)

For Trumpet and Organ (Rondeau)

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Michrond (2016/10/14)

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Sheet Music

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Ivdruiz (2008/7/13)

Editor Friedrich Chrysander (1826-1901)
Publisher. Info. Georg Friedrich Händels Werke. Band 7
Leipzig: Deutsche Händelgesellschaft, 1860. Plate H.W. 7.
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Aria: Where'er You Walk (Act II, Sc.3)

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Copyist Friedrich Chrysander (1826-1901)
Publisher. Info. Georg Friedrich Händels Werke. Band 7
Leipzig: Deutsche Händelgesellschaft, 1860. Plate H.W. 7.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A2843.
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Parts

Overture

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Act I

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Feduol (2022/3/7)

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Feduol (2022/3/7)

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Feduol (2022/3/7)

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Aria: Where'er You Walk (Act II, Sc.3)

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6 more: Bassoon 1, 2 • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos/Basses • Harpsichord

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Copyist Arthur Luck (1892–1976)
Publisher. Info. Manuscript, n.d.(ca.1920-50).
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A2843.
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Misc. Notes Oboe, bassoon and harpsichord parts are conjectural.
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Copyist Arthur Luck (1892–1976)
Publisher. Info. Manuscript, n.d.(ca.1920-50).
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A9111.
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Misc. Notes Oboe, bassoon and harpsichord parts are conjectural.
Transposed key (D major).
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Vocal Scores

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Carolus (2010/10/11)

Arranger Ebenezer Prout (1835-1909), piano reduction
Editor Ebenezer Prout (1835-1909)
Language English
Publisher. Info. London: Novello, Ewer & Co., n.d.(1877).
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Publisher. Info. Manuscript, n.d.(ca.1750-1800).
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Misc. Notes From Royal College of Music Library, London (GB-Lcm): MS 1120
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Massenetique (2011/11/6)

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Massenetique (2011/11/6)

Editor Ebenezer Prout (1835-1909)
Publisher. Info. Songs and Airs of G.F. Handel, Vol.I (pp.125-30)
Boston: Oliver Ditson Co., 1905. Plate ML-1102-03.
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Massenetique (2011/11/7)

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Massenetique (2011/11/7)

Editor Ebenezer Prout (1835-1909)
Publisher. Info. Songs and Airs of G.F. Handel, Vol.II (pp.132-39)
Boston: Oliver Ditson Co., 1905. Plate ML-1143-44.
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Editor Edgardo Lèvi (1866-1915)
Publisher. Info. Standard Songs, No.42
London: International Music Company, 1909. Plate A.H & C. Ltd. 5065b.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

Air: Endless pleasure (Act I, Sc.4)

For Trumpet and Organ (Rondeau)

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Aria: Where'er You Walk (Act II, Sc.3)

For 3 Recorders and Continuo (Oppenheimer)

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For 2 Voices and Piano (Keighley)

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Arranger Thomas Keighley (1869-1935)
Publisher. Info. York Series, Anthems & Glees, No.1134
York: Banks & Son, 1934. Plate Y.S. 1134.
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Aria: Myself I shall adore (Act III, Sc. 3)

For Violin, Viola and Cello (Moser)
See: Posthumous Trios

Sinfonia (Act III, Sc. 9)

For Organ (Best)

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Keanur (2017/5/30)

Arranger William Thomas Best (1826-1897)
Publisher. Info. Arrangements from the Scores of the Great Masters, Vol.1 (pp.176)
London: Novello, Ewer & Co., n.d. Plate 2229.
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General Information

Work Title Semele
Alternative. Title
Name Translations Sémele; Սեմելե; Semele (Händel); S Oratorium «Semele» vom Georg Friedrich Händel; セメレ; Semele (oratorio); 瑟蜜蕾
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 178822766; LCCN: nr96021928; GND: 300358210; BNF: 13913077n
Composer Handel, George Frideric
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. HWV 58
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IGH 440
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 acts
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1743 (3 June–4 July)
First Performance. 1744-02-10 in London: Covent Garden
Librettist William Congreve (1670–1729)
Based on a libretto for an English opera ca.1706 after Ovid's Metamorphoses, with added texts from Alexander Pope (1688–1744) and other works of Congreve.
Language English
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Baroque
Piece Style Baroque
Instrumentation voices, mixed chorus (SATB), orchestra
External Links Wikipedia article
Complete libretto