Theodora, HWV 68 (George Frideric Handel)
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- 24. Angels ever bright and fair ( )
- 66. How strange their ends ( Harmony Assistant )
- 72. O love divine ( Harmony Assistant )
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Title: Theodore, HWV 68
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Soloists:
- Theodora, a Christian of noble birth (soprano)
- Didymus, a Roman Officer, converted by and in love with Theodora (alto)
- Septimius, another Roman soldier and friend to Didymus (tenor)
- Valens, President of Antioch (bass)
- Irene, a Christian and friend of Theodora (mezzo-soprano)
- Messenger (tenor)
Language: English
Instruments: 2 sections of violins, violas, cellos, double basses, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 bassoons, 1 contrabassoon, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, harpsichord, and organ
Published: 1750
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