Title:
Hercules / George Frideric Handel.
Author:
Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759.
Broughton, Thomas, 1704-1774.
Dawson, Lynne.
Otter, Anne Sofie von.
Daniels, David, 1966-
Croft, Richard, 1959-
Saks, Gidon.
Pujol, Marcos.
Minkowski, Marc.
Sophocles. Trachiniae.
Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 A.D. or 18 A.D. Metamorphoses.
Musiciens du Louvre.
Musiciens du Louvre. Chœur.
Publication Information:
Hamburg : Archiv Produktion, ℗2002.
Call Number:
B HAND HER S22
Abstract:
This oratorio premiered in January 1745, and is a masterpiece that shows Handel at the height of his powers both as composer and dramatist. The central figure is Dejanira, despite the title of the work. Handel delivers a masterly portrait of a strong and determined woman gradually undermined from within.
Electronic Access:
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Physical Description:
3 audio discs (2 hr., 56 min.) : digital, stereo ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Music drama in 3 acts, HWV 60.
Libretto by Thomas Broughton, based on: The women of Trachis / Sophocles; Metamorphoses / Ovid.
Compact discs.
Program notes in English, German, and French, and libretto with German and French translations in container.
Subject Term:
Contents:
Hercules, musical drama in three acts, HWV 60.
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