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The Faber Pocket Guide to Handel offers a detailed but accessible exploration of George Frederick Handel, his composition, and his legacy. A larger-than-life figure in his time, Handel''s reputation has been less than steady since his death in 1759. Was he (in the words of Berlioz) just ''a great barrel of pork and beer'', or (as Handel himself claimed) truly ''the master of us all''? Now, more than 250 years after his death, there is more interest in Handel than ever before, with his operas (such as Rinaldo and Agrippina) experiencing fantastic renewed popularity. This lively Pocket Guide goes in search of the composer who wrote the Messiah, Water Music - and much more.

Handy for browsing and reference, key features include:
- Handel''s life: year by year
- Handel''s operas: a complete guide
- Essential Handel
- Picturing Handel
- Handel on CD and DVD
- Handel Online

Edward Blakeman assesses how Handel''s wo

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      Publisher: Faber & Faber
      Publication Date: 3/19/2009 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780571238316, 978-0571238316
      ISBN10: 0571238319

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The Faber Pocket Guide to Handel offers a detailed but accessible exploration of George Frederick Handel, his composition, and his legacy. A larger-than-life figure in his time, Handel''s reputation has been less than steady since his death in 1759. Was he (in the words of Berlioz) just ''a great barrel of pork and beer'', or (as Handel himself claimed) truly ''the master of us all''? Now, more than 250 years after his death, there is more interest in Handel than ever before, with his operas (such as Rinaldo and Agrippina) experiencing fantastic renewed popularity. This lively Pocket Guide goes in search of the composer who wrote the Messiah, Water Music - and much more.

      Handy for browsing and reference, key features include:
      - Handel''s life: year by year
      - Handel''s operas: a complete guide
      - Essential Handel
      - Picturing Handel
      - Handel on CD and DVD
      - Handel Online

      Edward Blakeman assesses how Handel''s wo

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