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Title Jeptha
Author Morell, Thomas  
Date 26 Feb 1752
First Performance Date 26 Feb 1752
Document Type Play  
Library/Archive The Huntington Library  
Collection Name John Larpent Plays
Reference LA95
Language English
Document Description Based on the biblical story of Jephtha.
Theme Race & Religion  
Theatre Covent Garden Theatre  
Theatre Manager Rich, John  
Lord Chamberlain FitzRoy, Charles (2nd Duke of Grafton)  
Examiner at time of Licence Application Chetwynd, William  
Deputy Examiner at time of Licence Application Capell, Edward  
Genre Oratorio  
Acts Three  
Printed Edition Printed 1751 [?].
Keywords religion  sacrifice  aria  chorus  recitative  family  
Additional Information It is said that Handel became blind during the composition of this Oratorio but see his autograph 10 Feb 1752 at the end. The printed and manuscript versions are virtually the same.
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