Details
PUBLISHED
[United States] : Red Chair Press, 2025
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Made available through hoopla
EDITION
Unabridged
DESCRIPTION
1 online resource (1 audio file (9 min.)) : digital
ISBN/ISSN
9781643714714 MWT18561060, 1643714716 18561060
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES
Read by Alan Crookham
<p><strong>George Frideric Handel (1685-1759), a German-born Baroque composer, achieved international acclaim for his operas, oratorios, and instrumental compositions.</strong></p> <p>Notable works include <em>Messiah</em> and <em>Water Music</em>. Handel's profound impact on English Baroque music and his ability to evoke emotion through grand and dramatic compositions solidify his legacy as a musical giant. Colorful illustrations plus photographs of meaningful sites and settings connect readers to important points in Handel's history. A timeline and B Sharp sidebars add details to the composer's life story.</p>
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