See the conquering hero comes -- (Joshua) -- 1747

Speranza 1747 See the conquering hero comes Sound the trumpets beat the drums Sports prepare the laurel bring Songs of triumph to the hero sing. Handel -- Giosè: oratorio. Composed between 19 July 1747 and 19 August 1747, it premiered on the 9th March, 1748 at the Covent Garden Theatre, London.