George Frideric Handel · 1685–1759 · German-British
| Composed | 1738 |
| Instrumentation | 2 2 0 2 — 0 2 3 0 — tmp+carillon — str — hp — cont(org) |
| Duration | 150 minutes |
| Soloists | bass (Saul), soprano (Merab), soprano (Michal), contralto (David), tenor (Jonathan), tenor (High Priest/Witch of Endor) |
| 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.