XJF323038 Cover of Sheet Music for Samson, an Oratorio by Handel, published in 1759 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Frederick Handel (1685-1759), German composer, musician and conductor; Samson premiered on February 18th 1743 at the Theatre Royal Covent Garden; Handel had written it in 1741; sometimes performed as an opera;); English, out of copyright.