A Dictionary of Music and Musicians/Joseph

by George Grove

JOSEPH. 1. 'Joseph and his Brethren.' The 8th of Handel's English oratorios; the words by James Miller, the music composed in August 1743. Produced at Covent Garden March 2, 1744. 2. Opéra-comique in 3 acts; libretto by Duval, music by Méhul. Produced at the Théatre Feydeau Feb. 17, 1807. Chiefly known by the romance of Joseph, 'A peine au sortir de l'enfance' ('Ere infancy's bud') and a prayer for male voices, 'Dieu d'Israel.' The romance of Benjamin, 'Ah lorsque la Mort,' is given in the Musical Library, ii. 142. 3. An oratorio in 2 parts; the words selected from the Bible by Dr. E. G. Monk; the music by G. A. Macfarren. Produced at the Leeds Festival Sept. 21, 1877.

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