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Il Giuseppe Riconosciuto is an oratorio by Pietro Metastasio. This work exemplifies the high baroque style and dramatic intensity characteristic of Metastasio's libretti, blending profound religious themes with compelling narrative. Set to music by various composers throughout the 18th century, ""Il Giuseppe Riconosciuto"" tells the biblical story of Joseph, son of Jacob, and his trials and triumphs in Egypt. Metastasio's masterful storytelling and elegant verse create a powerful and moving experience for both performers and audiences. This edition makes available a significant work from the Italian oratorio tradition, appealing to scholars and enthusiasts of classical music, religious drama, and the rich cultural heritage of the 18th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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