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Originally Posted by Handel
Acis and Galatea is also one of his greatest "oratorios". True, it is not a pure oratorio. It's not an opera nor a cantata neither. But presence of choruses could tie it with oratorios.
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Well this was referred to as a 'masque' at the time amongst other things. Closer to his cantatas in feel I think, but sublime in any case. Nevertheless if one extends the scope of 'oratorio' that brings into mind such supremely elevated works of art as 'Alexander's Feast' and 'l'Allegro, il Penserose ed il Moderato'. Where does it end with Handel?