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A Dictionary of Music and Musicians/Susanna

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3903704A Dictionary of Music and Musicians — SusannaGeorge GroveGeorge Grove


SUSANNA. An oratorio in three parts, by Handel; the author of the words is not known. The overture was begun on July 11, 1748, a month after the completion of 'Solomon,' and the work was finished on the 24th of the following month. It was produced during the season of 1749.

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