A Dictionary of Music and Musicians/Judith

JUDITH. 1. An oratorio; words by W. Huggins, music by Defesch. Produced in London 1733. 2. An oratorio by Dr. Arne (his 2nd); the words selected and adapted by Isaac Bickerstaff. Produced at the Lock Hospital Chapel Feb. 29, 1764. 3. A 'biblical cantata' in 3 scenes; words selected from the Bible by Chorley, music by H. Leslie. Composed for Birmingham Festival, and first performed Sept. 1858; also at St. Martin's Hall March 8, 59.

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