George Frideric Handel · 1685–1759 · German-British
| Composed | 1741 |
| Instrumentation | 2 2 0 2 — 2 2 3 0 — tmp — str — cont(org,hpsi) |
| Duration | 150 minutes |
| Soloists | Samson (tenor), Dalila (soprano), Micah (contralto), Manoah (bass), Harapha (bass), Israelitish Woman (soprano), Philistine Woman (soprano) |
| Chorus | Yes |
| Tier | Core canon — standard repertoire |
| Editions & hire | Public domain — scores at IMSLP ↗ |
| Source | IMSLP ↗ |
Read in standard international shorthand: flutes · oboes · clarinets · bassoons — horns · trumpets · trombones · tuba — timpani · percussion — harp · keyboard. Section counts include doubling players. Always confirm against the publisher's official parts list before contracting musicians or renting materials.