Israel in Egypt, HWV 54 (Handel, George Frideric)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 2 parts
Composition Year 1738
Genre Categories Sacred oratorios; Oratorios; Religious works; For 4 voices, mixed chorus, orchestra; For voices and chorus with orchestra; Scores featuring the voice; Scores featuring the soprano voice; Scores featuring the alto voice; Scores featuring the tenor voice; Scores featuring the bass voice; Scores featuring mixed chorus; Scores featuring the orchestra; English language; For organ (arr); For 1 player (arr); Scores featuring the organ (arr); For piano (arr); Scores featuring the piano (arr); For voice, violin, cello, piano (arr); For voices with solo instruments (arr); Scores featuring the voice (arr); Scores featuring the violin (arr); Scores featuring the cello (arr); For piano 4 hands (arr); Scores featuring the piano 4 hands (arr); For 2 players (arr); For 2 trumpets, organ (arr); For 3 players (arr); Scores featuring the trumpet (arr)

Contents

Performances

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Duet: The Lord is my strength (No.19)

For 2 Trumpets and Organ (Rondeau)

 Synthesized Performance
#442612 - 4.05MB - 4:25 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 337×⇩ - MP3 - Michrond

MP3 file (audio)
Michrond (2016/10/11)

Publisher Info. Michel Rondeau
Performers MIDI
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Sheet Music

Full Scores

 Complete Score
#296990 - 9.82MB, 289 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5969×⇩ - Irishmaestro

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Irishmaestro (2013/9/22)

Publisher. Info. London: William Randall, n.d.(ca.1770).
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 Complete Score
#18795 - 59.20MB, 290 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 12983×⇩ - Ivdruiz

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Ivdruiz (2008/7/13)

Editor Friedrich Chrysander (1826-1901)
Publisher. Info. Georg Friedrich Händels Werke. Band 16
Leipzig: Deutsche Händelgesellschaft, 1863. Plate H.W. 16.
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 Complete Score (Part I)
#780545 - 21.09MB, 126 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 298×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Complete Score (Part II)
#780546 - 29.93MB, 172 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 204×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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M.kowalski49 (2022/5/9)

Editor Friedrich Chrysander (1826-1901)
Publisher. Info. Georg Friedrich Händels Werke. Band 16
Leipzig: Deutsche Händelgesellschaft, 1863. Plate H.W. 16.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A2616.
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Parts

 Flute 1, 2
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Perlnerd666 (2010/2/21)

⇒ 10 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Bassoon 1/2 • Trumpet 1, 2 • Trombone 1, 2, 3 • Timpani • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos / Basses • Keyboard (Continuo, with Vocal Cues)

 Oboe 1, 2
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 Bassoon 1/2
#56794 - 1.94MB, 30 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1071×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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 Trumpet 1, 2
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 Trombone 1, 2, 3
#56796 - 1.38MB, 7, 7, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1516×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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 Timpani
#56797 - 0.27MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 982×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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 Violins I
#56798 - 2.35MB, 35 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2190×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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 Violins II
#56799 - 2.27MB, 36 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1254×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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 Violas
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 Cellos / Basses
#56801 - 1.90MB, 29 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1442×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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 Keyboard (Continuo, with Vocal Cues)
#56802 - 9.49MB, 132 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - C/V/C - 1707×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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Perlnerd666 (2010/2/21)

Publisher. Info. Manuscript, n.d.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70).
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Vocal Scores

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 Complete Score
#829012 - 582.52MB, 181 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 44×⇩ - Feduol

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 Part 1
#704016 - 81.92MB, 73 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 46×⇩ - Fynnjamin

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 Part 2
#704017 - 121.68MB, 103 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 35×⇩ - Fynnjamin

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Fynnjamin (2021/5/28)

Arranger Heinrich Carl Breidenstein (1796-1876), piano reduction
Language English / German
Translator Heinrich Carl Breidenstein (1796–1876), German text
Publisher. Info. Bonn & Cologne: N. Simrock, 1826. Plate 2388.
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Misc. Notes Dated in preface. Dedicated to Carl Friedrich Zelter by the editor.
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 Complete Score
#731468 - 201.18MB, 198 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 64×⇩ - Fynnjamin

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Fynnjamin (2021/9/13)

Arranger Henry Rowley Bishop (1786-1855)
Language English
Publisher. Info. London: D'Almaine & Co. Warehouse for Sacred Music, n.d.
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 Complete Score
#62136 - 15.69MB, 168 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2171×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2010/4/19)

Arranger Friedrich Brissler (1818-1893), piano reduction
Language German
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: C.F. Peters, n.d.(ca.1880). Plate 6663.
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 Complete Score
#62137 - 17.69MB, 144 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1083×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2010/4/19)

Arranger Jules de Brayer (1837-1916), piano reduction
Language French
Translator Xavier Perreau (1856–1939), French text
Publisher. Info. Paris: Choudens, n.d.(ca.1898). Plate A.C. 11,276.
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 Complete Score
#39779 - 9.31MB, 43 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 6253×⇩ - operalala

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operalala (2009/9/21)

 Complete Score
#62135 - 15.54MB, 201 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5946×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2010/4/19)

Arranger Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847), piano reduction
Editor Horace Wadham Nicholl (1848-1922)
Language English
Publisher. Info. New York: G. Schirmer, 1900. Plate 14900.
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Selections

 34. Aria: Thou shalt bring them in
#147593 - 0.26MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1298×⇩ - Massenetique

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Massenetique (2011/11/7)

Editor Ebenezer Prout (1835-1909)
Publisher. Info. Songs and Airs of G.F. Handel, Vol.II: For Low Voice (pp.96-99)
Boston: Oliver Ditson Co., 1905. Plate ML-1136.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

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For Organ (Best)

 18. Double Chorus: I will sing unto the Lord
#473563 - 0.26MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 73×⇩ - Keanur

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 30. Double Chorus: Who is like unto Thee?
#473382 - 0.09MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 48×⇩ - Keanur

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 33. Double Chorus: The people shall hear
#474172 - 0.36MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 44×⇩ - Keanur

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 34. Aria: Thou shalt bring them in
#474278 - 0.18MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 73×⇩ - Keanur

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Keanur (2017/6/2)

Arranger William Thomas Best (1826-1897)
Publisher. Info. Arrangements from the Scores of the Great Masters, Vols.1,2 (pp.64-67, 8 ; 302-09)
London: Novello, Ewer & Co., n.d. Plate 2229.
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For Piano (Montgomery)

 Airs and Choruses
#249423 - 4.87MB, 23 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 799×⇩ - Timtin

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Timtin (2012/9/5)

Arranger William Henry Montgomery (1810-1886)
Publisher. Info. London: D'Almaine and Co., n.d.(ca.1850). Plate 13,454.
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Aria: Their Land Brought Forth Frogs (No.5)

For Voice, Violin, Cello and Piano (Gear)

 Complete Score and Parts
#63905 - 11.72MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1263×⇩ - Generoso

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Generoso (2010/5/11)

Arranger Joseph Gear
Publisher. Info. Boston: Joseph Gear, 1845.
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Misc. Notes A fantastically eccentric edition with frogs hopping all over the music.
Cello part states Violoncello or Double Bass.
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Chorus: He Gave Them Hailstones for Rain (No.7)

For Piano 4 Hands (Czerny)

 Complete Score
#100155 - 1.15MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 624×⇩ - Tsf-man / RTM

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 Complete Score
#371197 - 3.26MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 81×⇩ - Notenquetser

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Notenquetser (2015/3/27)

Arranger Carl Czerny (1791-1857)
Publisher. Info. Sechs Große Chöre von Händel
Bonn: N. Simrock, n.d. Plate 3416.
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Duet: The Lord is my strength (No.19)

For 2 Trumpets and Organ (Rondeau)

 Complete Score and Parts
#442609 - 0.25MB, 16 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 715×⇩ - Michrond

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 Engraving files (Finale and XML)
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Michrond (2016/10/11)

Arranger Michel Rondeau
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Double Chorus: The Lord Shall Reign (Nos.35, 37)

For Piano 4 Hands (Czerny)

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 Complete Score
#371212 - 3.39MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 82×⇩ - Notenquetser

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Notenquetser (2015/3/27)

Arranger Carl Czerny (1791-1857)
Publisher. Info. Sechs Große Chöre von Händel
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General Information

Work Title Israel in Egypt (Exodus)
Alternative. Title
Name Translations Izraelo en Egiptio; Israel in Egypt; Izrael w Egipcie; Israel i Egypten; Israël en Égypte; Israel en Egipto; ישראל במצרים (אורטוריה); 以色列人在埃及; エジプトのイスラエル人; Israele in Egitto; Israel in Egipte; 이집트의 이스라엘
Name Aliases Israel in egypt; Israël en égypte; Israël En Égypte; Israel en Egypte; Israel in Ägypten; Israel en egipto
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 179487046; LCCN: n88675655; GND: 300064756; BNF: 13913103c
Composer Handel, George Frideric
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. HWV 54
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IGH 223
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 2 parts
  • Part I
1. Recitative: Now there arose a new King (6 bars)
2. Solo and Double Chorus (89 bars)
a. Solo (alto): And the children of Israel sighed
b. Double Chorus: And their cry came up to God
3. Recitative (tenor): Then sent he Moses (8 bars)
4. Chorus: They loathed to drink of the river (42 bars)
5. Aria (alto): Their land brought forth frogs (90 bars)
6. Double Chorus: He spake the word (41 bars)
7. Double Chorus: He gave them hailstones (92 bars)
8. Chorus: He sent a thick darkness (37 bars)
9. Chorus: He smote all the first-born of Egypt (72 bars)
10. Chorus: But for his people (168 bars)
11. Chorus: Egypt was glad (72 bars)
12. Double Chorus: He rebuked the Red Sea (8 bars)
13. Chorus: He led them through the deep (32 bars)
14. Chorus: But the waters overwhelmed (35 bars)
15. Double Chorus: And Israel saw that great work (11 bars)
16. Chorus: And believed the Lord (74 bars)
  • Part II
17. Double Chorus: Moses and the children of Israel (24 bars)
18. Double Chorus: I will sing unto the Lord (66 bars)
19. Duet (2 sopranos): The Lord is my strength (53 bars)
20. Double Chorus: He is my God (10 bars)
21. Chorus: And I will exalt Him (99 bars)
22. Duet (2 basses): The Lord is a man of war (252 bars)
23. Double Chorus: The depths have covered them (17 bars)
24. Double Chorus: Thy right hand, O Lord (35 bars)
25. Double Chorus: And in the greatness (8 bars)
26. Double Chorus: Thou sentest forth Thy wrath (144 bars)
27. Chorus: And with the blast of Thy nostrils (71 bars)
28. Aria (tenor): The enemy said (111 bars)
29. Aria (soprano): Thou didst blow (37 bars)
30. Double Chorus: Who is like unto Thee (20 bars)
31. Double Chorus: The earth swallow'd them (62 bars)
32. Duet (alto, tenor): Thou in Thy mercy (116 bars)
33. Double Chorus: The people shall hear (105 bars)
34. Aria (alto): Thou shalt bring them in (110 bars)
35. Double Chorus: The Lord shall reign (17 bars)
36. Recitative (tenor): For the horse of Pharaoh (7 bars)
37. Double Chorus: The Lord shall reign (17 bars)
38. Recitative (tenor): And Miriam, the prophetess (6 bars)
39. Soprano and Double Chorus: Sing ye to the Lord (85 bars)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1738
First Performance. 1739-04-04 in London, King's Theatre in the Haymarket
First Publication. 1759 - London: Walsh (selections)
Librettist Charles Jennens (1707–1773), after "Exodus" and "Psalms"
Language English
Average DurationAvg. Duration 97 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Baroque
Piece Style Baroque
Instrumentation voices, chorus, orchestra
Voices (soprano, alto, tenor, bass)
Mixed Chorus (SATB)
Orchestra
2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 bassoons
2 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, organ, harpsichord, strings
External Links Wikipedia article
Complete libretto

Navigation etc.

  • Moses' Song (Part II) : Composed draft between 1 -11 October 1738. Completed the filling out of Part II on 1 November 1738.
  • Exodus (Part I) : Composed draft between 15 - 20 October 1738. Completed the filling out of Part I on 28 October 1738.
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