Listen to Handel: Theodora, HWV 68 / Pt. 1 - 8. Recitative: "Most cruel edict" online. Handel: Theodora, HWV 68 / Pt. 1 - 8. Recitative: "Most cruel edict" is an English language song and is sung by Robin Blaze, Gabrieli and Paul McCreesh. Handel: Theodora, HWV 68 / Pt. 1 - 8. Recitative: "Most cruel edict", from the album Paul McCreesh conducts Händel, was released in the year 2021. The duration of the song is 0:30. Download English songs online from JioSaavn.