25 March 1772
Event Information
Theatre:
Covent Garden
Theatrical Season:
1771-1772
Volume:
4
Comments:
An Oratorio With Alterations composed by Mr Arnold. A very Pleasing Oratorio, though there is a great sameness in the songs, but the chorusses are masterly and grand. It has undergone some alterations, greatly for the better since it was first brought out. Music by Mr Arnold (Theatrical Review, p. 219).Charges: #35 (Account Book)
Mainpiece
Title:
Abimelech
Comments:
Parts were: Abraham-; King Abimelech-; Phocal-; Sarah-; Hagar-; Queen of Gerar-; Officers-; Soldiers-; attendants-.
Parts were: Abraham-; King Abimelech-; Phocal-; Sarah-; Hagar-; Queen of Gerar-; Officers-; Soldiers-; attendants-.
Cast:
- Role: Abraham Actor:
- Role: King Abimelech Actor:
- Role: Phocal Actor:
- Role: Sarah Actor:
- Role: Hagar Actor:
- Role: Queen of Gerar Actor:
- Role: Officers Actor:
- Role: Soldiers Actor:
- Role: attendants Actor: .
Music
Comment:
End Part I: Solo on Violincello, as17720311 End II: New Concerto on Violin by Cirri, as17720320(Theatrical Review, p. 219)