Saul : Oratorium

This is ca. 1820 vocal score of Handel's oratorio Saul. The orchestra reduction for piano is credited to J.F. [Johann Friedrich] Naue.\ud The hand-written date 1738 that appears at the top of the t.p. underneath Saul corresponds to the year when Handel composed the oratorio.\ud \ud The music parts for the soloists (soprano alto tenor, bass) and the chorus appear at the top of the piano reduction staff