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Revision of Samson
- When
- August 1742
- Where
- London
- Part of
- Premiere of Handel's Samson
Handel returned to London in August 1742 to thoroughly revise Samson after premiering Messiah in Dublin.
Following the Dublin premiere of Messiah, Handel traveled back to London at the end of August 1742. Upon his return, he undertook a thorough revision of the Samson score.
Sources
- Samson (Handel) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-27
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