{"title":"Handel: Theodora, HWV 68","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"handel-theodora-hwv-68-barenreiter","title":"Handel: Theodora, HWV 68","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposer\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/george-frideric-handel\"\u003eGeorge Frideric Handel (1685-1759)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"original-instrumentation-title\"\u003eInstrumentation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"original-instrumentation\"\u003eSATB Choir, Orchestra\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/handel-theodora-hwv-68\"\u003eTheodora, HWV 68\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"binding hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-language\"\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISMN\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-barcode\"\u003e9790006537624\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-width\"\u003e7.5\u003c\/span\u003e x \u003cspan class=\"book-length\"\u003e10.6\u003c\/span\u003e inches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"book-pages\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 274\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrtext \/ Critical Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"feature_divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eBesides the \"Messiah\", \"Theodora\" is Handel's only oratorio with a Christian theme. in contrast to the \"Messiah\", \"Theodora\", which was composed in 1749 and premiered in 1750 in London , takes a dramatic plot as its basis. The setting for the action is Antioch during the time of the Emperor Diocletian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Christians refuse to take part in the heathen sacrificial cult, preferring to die a martyr's death. The plot concentrates on the virtuous Theodora, whom the Roman governor wants to compel to become a heathen sacrificial victim through forced prostitution. The Roman officer Didymus , who is in love with \"Theodora\" and has converted to Christianity through her, rescues her from the Temple of Venus , at which point both are sentenced to martyrdom by the governor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Theodora\" is regarded as Handel's most tender oratorio. The Christians' choruses and arias convey muted colours, and Theodora's arias are distinguished particularly through their moderate to slow tempi and their vocal inflection lost in reverie. in dramatic contrast with this are the stirring arias of the governor Valens and the choruses of the heathens who pay homage to their gods Jupiter and Venus. As so often, Handel borrowed musical material from other composers, which he elaborated into expressive arias and choruses here. in particular, the final chorus of the oratorio, which is similar to that in Bach's \"St. Matthew Passion\" in terms of expression, is referred to in literature again and again. Handel himself felt that \"Theodora\" was his most significant work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bärenreiter","offers":[{"title":"Vocal Score","offer_id":29151675940943,"sku":"BA4085-90","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Vocal Score - Digital Download","offer_id":45298257657935,"sku":"BA4085-90D","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full Score – Hardcover","offer_id":29151676989519,"sku":"BA4085","price":640.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/1828\/files\/398ac1758450fcdb74352c18d348b3ea_71901c83-d1e7-4a50-bbc6-fd4b519bebe3.jpg?v=1780852025"},{"product_id":"stadtfeld-handel-variations-arrangements-for-piano-schott","title":"Stadtfeld: Handel Variations (arrangements for piano)","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposer\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/george-frideric-handel\"\u003eGeorge Frideric Handel (1685-1759)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTranscriber\u003c\/strong\u003e: Martin Stadtfeld (1980-)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eInstrumentation (this edition)\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"edition-instrumentation\"\u003ePiano\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"original-instrumentation-title\"\u003eOriginally for\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"original-instrumentation\"\u003eOrgan, Piano, Basso continuo, SATB Choir, Orchestra, Flute\/Violin I, Flute\/Violin II, Opera\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"binding hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISMN\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-barcode\"\u003e9790001209991\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-width\"\u003e9.1\u003c\/span\u003e x \u003cspan class=\"book-length\"\u003e11.9\u003c\/span\u003e inches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"book-pages\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schott-music.com\/en\/preview\/viewer\/index\/?idx=NTUyMjgw\u0026amp;idy=552280\u0026amp;dl=0\" class=\"global-button global-button--text\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"bi bi-book\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" style=\"margin-right: 5px;\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M1 2.828c.885-.37 2.154-.769 3.388-.893 1.33-.134 2.458.063 3.112.752v9.746c-.935-.53-2.12-.603-3.213-.493-1.18.12-2.37.461-3.287.811V2.828zm7.5-.141c.654-.689 1.782-.886 3.112-.752 1.234.124 2.503.523 3.388.893v9.923c-.918-.35-2.107-.692-3.287-.81-1.094-.111-2.278-.039-3.213.492V2.687zM8 1.783C7.015.936 5.587.81 4.287.94c-1.514.153-3.042.672-3.994 1.105A.5.5 0 0 0 0 2.5v11a.5.5 0 0 0 .707.455c.882-.4 2.303-.881 3.68-1.02 1.409-.142 2.59.087 3.223.877a.5.5 0 0 0 .78 0c.633-.79 1.814-1.019 3.222-.877 1.378.139 2.8.62 3.681 1.02A.5.5 0 0 0 16 13.5v-11a.5.5 0 0 0-.293-.455c-.952-.433-2.48-.952-3.994-1.105C10.413.809 8.985.936 8 1.783z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e Look Inside! \u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"feature_divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter Johann Sebastian Bach, Martin Stadtfeld now devotes himself to George Frideric Handel: For Handel Variations he arranged famous compositions from different creative phases of the baroque master for piano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pieces sometimes appear intimate and puristic, as in Laschia ch‘io pianga, sometimes energetic, as in the Sarabande Variations. The album is suitable for everyone looking for demanding virtuoso pieces for concert performances, yet can also be used in advanced piano lessons. It conveys a highly individual view of Handel‘s music by pianist Martin Stadtfeld.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorks:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLascia ch'io pianga from \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/handel-rinaldo-hwv-7a\"\u003eRinaldo, HWV 7a\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSe pietà di me non senti from \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/handel-giulio-cesare-in-egitto-hwv-17\"\u003eGiulio Cesare in Egitto, HWV 17\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOmbra mai fù from \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/handel-serse-xerxes-hwv-40\"\u003eSerse (Xerxes), HWV 40\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassacaille from \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/handel-trio-sonata-in-g-major-hwv-399-op-5-no-4\"\u003eTrio Sonata in G Major, HWV 399, Op. 5, No. 4\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill the sun forget to streak from \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/handel-solomon-hwv-67\"\u003eSolomon, HWV 67\u003c\/a\u003e (SMezTB Solor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSarabande Variations from \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/handel-suite-in-d-minor-hwv-437\"\u003eSuite in D Minor, HWV 437\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSiciliano from \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/handel-organ-concerto-in-f-major-hwv-293-op-4-no-5\"\u003eOrgan Concerto in F Major, HWV 293, Op. 4, No. 5\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere you walk from \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/handel-semele-hwv-58\"\u003eSemele, HWV 58\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrelude from \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/handel-suite-in-e-major-hwv-430\"\u003eSuite in E Major, HWV 430\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLargo from \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/handel-theodora-hwv-68\"\u003eTheodora, HWV 68\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiangerò la sorte mia from \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/handel-giulio-cesare-in-egitto-hwv-17\"\u003eGiulio Cesare in Egitto, HWV 17\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schott","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40137761259599,"sku":"ED23283","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/1828\/files\/fcd751d241f15a450bfa0e83e6ebb434.jpg?v=1751467915"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.ficksmusic.com\/fr\/collections\/handel-theodora-hwv-68.oembed","provider":"Ficks Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}