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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | Susannah |
| Date | 9 Mar 1759 |
| Licence Application Date | No application. |
| First Performance Date | 9 Mar 1759 |
| Document Type | Play |
| Library/Archive | The Huntington Library |
| Collection Name | John Larpent Plays |
| Reference | LA156 |
| Language | English |
| Document Description | Three part Oratoria composed by George Frideric Handel. The story is based on that of Susanna of the Book of Daniel in the Bible. Susanna is held up as the model wife until her husband goes away, and two Elders try to force her into sexual promiscuity. When she refuses they make false accusations against her and she is sentenced to death. However, their lies are exposed by the young prophet Daniel and she is saved. |
| Theme | Courtship, Family & Domestic Life |
| Theatre | Covent Garden Theatre |
| Theatre Manager | Rich, John |
| Lord Chamberlain | Cavendish, William (4th Duke of Devonshire) |
| Examiner at time of Licence Application | Chetwynd, William |
| Deputy Examiner at time of Licence Application | Capell, Edward |
| Actor | Handel, George Frederic |
| Genre | Oratorio |
| Acts | Three |
| Geographical Setting | Babylon |
| Keywords | biblical love death betrayal infidelity justice |
| Additional Information | Three parts rather than acts. |
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