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Lifetime: 1703 - 1784 Passed: ≈ 240 years ago

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Thomas Morell

Books by Thomas Morell

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Jephtha

Drama Religion Tragedy Music
Tragedy Ancient Sacrifice Old Testament Israelites Daughter Classical Music Libretto Vow Compulsion Obsessive Oratorio

Jephtha is a tragic oratorio in three acts, written by Thomas Morell and set to music by George Frideric Handel. It was first performed at the Covent Garden Theatre in London on 26 February 1752. The story is based on the biblical account of Jephthah...