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Composition of Samson
- When
- 14 September – 29 October 1741
- Where
- Unknown
- Part of
- Premiere of Handel's Samson
Handel composed the three-act oratorio Samson in 1741, completing it by late October.
Handel began work on Samson immediately after finishing Messiah on 14 September 1741. He completed the first act on 20 September, the second on 11 October, and the entire work on 29 October 1741.
Sources
- Samson (Handel) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-27
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