Laurence Cummings & Festspiel Orchester Göttingen - Handel: Susanna, HWV 66 (Live) (2016)
Classical, Opera | WEB FLAC (tracks) & d. booklet | 911 MB
Label: Accent | Tracks: 72 | Time: 183:40 min
After the patriotic victory oratorios , the oratorio 'Susanna' marks a turning point in Handel s composition. This Old Testament narrative is a popular motif in the domain of art history. Many a portrayal exists of the steadfast Susanna being watched unbeknownst to her by two lusting elders as she bathes. Likewise, the scene of the supposed adulteress appearing before the judges who sentence her to death inspired painters such as Rembrandt, Giorgione, Gentileschi and Corinth. In adopting this as his subject, Handel chose a heroine who is neither a queen nor a prophet.