Semele, HWV 58 (Handel, George Frideric)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 acts
Composition Year 1743 (3 June–4 July)
Genre Categories Secular oratorios; Oratorios; For voices, mixed chorus, orchestra; Scores featuring the voice; Scores featuring mixed chorus; Scores featuring the orchestra; For voices and chorus with orchestra; English language; For trumpet, organ (arr); Scores featuring the trumpet (arr); Scores featuring the organ (arr); For 2 players (arr); For 3 recorders, continuo (arr); Scores featuring the recorder (arr); Scores with basso continuo; For 3 players with continuo (arr); For 2 voices, piano (arr); For voices with keyboard (arr); Scores featuring the voice (arr); Scores featuring the piano (arr); For organ (arr); For 1 player (arr)

Contents

Performances

Naxos

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Synthesized/MIDI

Air: Endless pleasure (Act I, Sc.4)

For Trumpet and Organ (Rondeau)

 Synthesized Performance
#443089 - 2.92MB - 3:11 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 276×⇩ - MP3 - Michrond

MP3 file (audio)
Michrond (2016/10/14)

Publisher Info. Michel Rondeau
Performers MIDI
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Misc. Notes These file(s) are part of the Werner Icking Music Collection.
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Sheet Music

Full Scores

Complete

 Complete Score
#18752 - 54.14MB, 260 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 21080×⇩ - Ivdruiz

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Ivdruiz (2008/7/13)

Editor Friedrich Chrysander (1826-1901)
Publisher. Info. Georg Friedrich Händels Werke. Band 7
Leipzig: Deutsche Händelgesellschaft, 1860. Plate H.W. 7.
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Aria: Where'er You Walk (Act II, Sc.3)

 Complete Score (original key, (B♭ major)
#780450 - 0.62MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 275×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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Copyist Friedrich Chrysander (1826-1901)
Publisher. Info. Georg Friedrich Händels Werke. Band 7
Leipzig: Deutsche Händelgesellschaft, 1860. Plate H.W. 7.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A2843.
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Misc. Notes 10 x 13 scans.
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Parts

Overture

See: Overtures for the Walsh collection

Act I

 Violins I
#768692 - 25.09MB, 18 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 98×⇩ - Feduol

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Feduol (2022/3/7)

 Violins II
#768693 - 27.76MB, 19 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 25×⇩ - Feduol

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Feduol (2022/3/7)

 Violas
#768694 - 21.31MB, 16 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 26×⇩ - Feduol

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Feduol (2022/3/7)

 Cellos/Basses
#768695 - 22.91MB, 17 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 50×⇩ - Feduol

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Feduol (2022/3/7)

Publisher. Info. Manuscript, n.d.(ca.1800-99).
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Universitätsbibliothek der Eberhard Karls Universität (D-Tu): Mk 63
This file is part of the Submission Project.
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Aria: Where'er You Walk (Act II, Sc.3)

 Oboe 1, 2
#780451 - 0.11MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 39×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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⇒ 6 more: Bassoon 1, 2 • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos/Basses • Harpsichord

 Bassoon 1, 2
#780452 - 0.10MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 28×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violins I
#780453 - 0.07MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 60×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violins II
#780454 - 0.11MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 34×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violas
#780455 - 0.16MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 35×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Cellos/Basses
#780456 - 0.04MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 39×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Harpsichord
#780457 - 0.18MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 41×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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Copyist Arthur Luck (1892–1976)
Publisher. Info. Manuscript, n.d.(ca.1920-50).
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A2843.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del/mrg]
Misc. Notes Oboe, bassoon and harpsichord parts are conjectural.
Original key (B-flat major). 10x13 scans.
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 Oboe 1, 2
#780458 - 0.18MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 19×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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⇒ 6 more: Bassoon 1, 2 • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos/Basses • Harpsichord

 Bassoon 1, 2
#780459 - 0.10MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 12×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violins I
#780460 - 0.10MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 18×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violins II
#780461 - 0.06MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 13×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violas
#780462 - 0.09MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 13×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Cellos/Basses
#780463 - 0.06MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 13×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Harpsichord
#780464 - 0.18MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 14×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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Copyist Arthur Luck (1892–1976)
Publisher. Info. Manuscript, n.d.(ca.1920-50).
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A9111.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del/mrg]
Misc. Notes Oboe, bassoon and harpsichord parts are conjectural.
Transposed key (D major).
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Vocal Scores

Complete

 Complete Score
#81354 - 5.91MB, 216 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 16837×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2010/10/11)

Arranger Ebenezer Prout (1835-1909), piano reduction
Editor Ebenezer Prout (1835-1909)
Language English
Publisher. Info. London: Novello, Ewer & Co., n.d.(1877).
Copyright
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Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
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Selections

 Act I, Sc.2. Aria: Turn, hopeless lover
#881787 - 2.24MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 8×⇩ - Royal College o...

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Royal College o... (2023/10/27)

 Act II, Sc.3. Aria: I must with speed amuse her
#881786 - 2.35MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 9×⇩ - Royal College o...

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Royal College o... (2023/10/27)

Publisher. Info. Manuscript, n.d.(ca.1750-1800).
Copyright
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Misc. Notes From Royal College of Music Library, London (GB-Lcm): MS 1120
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 Act II, Sc.2. Aria (Soprano): O sleep, why dost thou leave me?
#146804 - 0.18MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5193×⇩ - Massenetique

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 Act II, Sc.3. Aria (Tenor): Where'er you walk
#146805 - 0.18MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 11222×⇩ - Massenetique

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Massenetique (2011/11/6)

Editor Ebenezer Prout (1835-1909)
Publisher. Info. Songs and Airs of G.F. Handel, Vol.I (pp.125-30)
Boston: Oliver Ditson Co., 1905. Plate ML-1102-03.
Copyright
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 Act I, Sc.1. Aria (Alto): Hymen haste! Thy torch prepare!
#147730 - 0.33MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1148×⇩ - Massenetique

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 Act III, Sc.1. Aria (Bass): Leave me, loathsome light!
#147731 - 0.19MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2255×⇩ - 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 (pp.132-39)
Boston: Oliver Ditson Co., 1905. Plate ML-1143-44.
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 Act II, Sc.3. Recit, Aria (Tenor): See she appears... Where'er you walk
#574278 - 2.52MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 118×⇩ - Phillip21

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Editor Edgardo Lèvi (1866-1915)
Publisher. Info. Standard Songs, No.42
London: International Music Company, 1909. Plate A.H & C. Ltd. 5065b.
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Misc. Notes From uploader's collection.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

Air: Endless pleasure (Act I, Sc.4)

For Trumpet and Organ (Rondeau)

 Complete Score and Trumpet Part
#443087 - 0.19MB, 14 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 842×⇩ - Michrond

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 Engraving files (Finale and XML)
#443088 - 0.47MB, ? pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 336×⇩ - Michrond

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Michrond (2016/10/14)

Arranger Michel Rondeau
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Aria: Where'er You Walk (Act II, Sc.3)

For 3 Recorders and Continuo (Oppenheimer)

 Complete Score
#384105 - 0.43MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 2857×⇩ - JamesOppenheimer

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Arranger James Oppenheimer
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For 2 Voices and Piano (Keighley)

 Complete Score (EU)
#605828 - 1.01MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/30/V - 822×⇩ - Phillip21

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Arranger Thomas Keighley (1869-1935)
Publisher. Info. York Series, Anthems & Glees, No.1134
York: Banks & Son, 1934. Plate Y.S. 1134.
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Misc. Notes From uploader's collection. Arrangement is for SA, in key A♭ major.
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Aria: Myself I shall adore (Act III, Sc. 3)

For Violin, Viola and Cello (Moser)
See: Posthumous Trios

Sinfonia (Act III, Sc. 9)

For Organ (Best)

 Complete Score
#473736 - 0.06MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 64×⇩ - Keanur

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Keanur (2017/5/30)

Arranger William Thomas Best (1826-1897)
Publisher. Info. Arrangements from the Scores of the Great Masters, Vol.1 (pp.176)
London: Novello, Ewer & Co., n.d. Plate 2229.
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General Information

Work Title Semele
Alternative. Title
Name Translations Sémele; Սեմելե; Semele (Händel); S Oratorium «Semele» vom Georg Friedrich Händel; セメレ; Semele (oratorio); 瑟蜜蕾
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 178822766; LCCN: nr96021928; GND: 300358210; BNF: 13913077n
Composer Handel, George Frideric
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. HWV 58
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IGH 440
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 acts
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1743 (3 June–4 July)
First Performance. 1744-02-10 in London: Covent Garden
Librettist William Congreve (1670-1729)
Based on a libretto for an English opera ca.1706 after Ovid's Metamorphoses, with added texts from Alexander Pope (1688-1744) and other works of Congreve.
Language English
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Baroque
Piece Style Baroque
Instrumentation voices, mixed chorus (SATB), orchestra
External Links Wikipedia article
Complete libretto
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