Description

The Woman of Samaria: A Sacred Cantata is a musical composition written by William Sterndale Bennett in 1874. The cantata is based on the biblical story of the Woman of Samaria, who meets Jesus at a well and is transformed by their encounter. The piece is written for four soloists, choir, and orchestra, and features a variety of musical styles, including recitatives, arias, and choruses. The music is characterized by its lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and dramatic contrasts. The text, which is drawn from the Bible and other sources, is set to music that reflects the emotional and spiritual journey of the Woman of Samaria. The cantata is considered one of Bennett's most important works and has been performed and recorded by many notable musicians and ensembles.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.