George Frideric Handel

Noted musicologist's exceptionally full and detailed study of the man, his music and his times -- widely considered the standard biography. Childhood, early music training, years in London; composition of "Messiah, " other oratorios and operas; analysis of Handel's musical style and individual works [...]
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Noted musicologist's exceptionally full and detailed study of the man, his music and his times -- widely considered the standard biography. Childhood, early music training, years in London; composition of "Messiah, " other oratorios and operas; analysis of Handel's musical style and individual works, much more. Includes 35 illustrations. Introduction. Bibliographical Note. Indexes.