Publisher's Synopsis
Israel in Egypt: A Sacred Oratorio is a musical composition by the famous German composer, George Frideric Handel. The oratorio was first performed in 1739 and was later revised in 1756. The piece is a retelling of the biblical story of the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, and it features a variety of musical styles, including choral pieces, recitatives, and arias. The oratorio is divided into three parts, each with its own focus on different aspects of the story. Part one focuses on the plagues that God sent to Egypt, while part two deals with the crossing of the Red Sea and the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. Part three focuses on the Israelites' arrival in the Promised Land and their triumph over their enemies. The music is complex and richly textured, with intricate choral harmonies and beautiful solo performances. Israel in Egypt is considered one of Handel's greatest works, and it remains a popular piece in the classical music repertoire.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.
