George Frideric Handel: His Personality & His Times - Softcover

George Frideric Handel : His Personality & His Times

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'George Frideric Handel: His Personality & His Times' offers a comprehensive exploration into the life of one of history's most influential composers. Written by Walter Newman Flower, this biography delves into the complex character of the man behind masterpieces like 'Messiah' and 'Water Music.' Beyond a simple chronological account, the work paints a vivid portrait of the 18th-century social and cultural landscape that shaped Handel's career.From his early years in Germany and Italy to his transformative impact on the English musical scene, the narrative examines his professional triumphs, his resilience in the face of financial struggle, and his legendary temperament. Flower's research provides insight into Handel's personal relationships and his role in the development of the oratorio and Italian opera in London. This study serves as an essential resource for musicologists and admirers of Baroque music, highlighting how Handel's indomitable spirit and creative genius left an indelible mark on Western classical music. It is a detailed examination of both the artist and the era that defined him.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 may 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. Artikel-Nr. 9781025680118

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