Handel

By Charles Francis Abdy Williams

Book Overview

Handel by C. F. Abdy Williams is a comprehensive biography of the famous composer George Frideric Handel. The book covers Handel's life from his birth in Germany in 1685 to his death in London in 1759. It explores his early musical training and his rise to fame as a composer of operas, oratorios, and instrumental works. The book also delves into Handel's personal life, including his relationships with friends, patrons, and colleagues, as well as his financial struggles and health issues. Williams provides detailed analyses of Handel's most famous works, including Messiah, Water Music, and Music for the Royal Fireworks. The book is well-researched and includes numerous primary sources, such as letters and diaries, as well as secondary sources from Handel scholars. Overall, Handel is an engaging and informative biography that provides a fascinating look into the life and work of one of the greatest composers of all time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432562452
• ISBN13: 9781432562458
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"