The Life Of George Frederick Handel (1883) - Couverture souple

Rockstro, William Smyth

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1437331009 ISBN 13 : 9781437331004

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

""The Life of George Frederick Handel"" is a biography of the famous composer written by William Smyth Rockstro and first published in 1883. The book provides a comprehensive account of Handel's life, from his birth in Germany in 1685 to his death in London in 1759. It covers his early musical training, his travels throughout Europe, and his eventual settlement in England, where he became a naturalized citizen and composed some of his most famous works, including ""Messiah"" and ""Water Music"". Rockstro's biography also explores Handel's personal life, including his relationships with patrons, colleagues, and friends, as well as his struggles with physical and mental health. The book is richly illustrated with portraits, musical scores, and other documents, and includes detailed analyses of Handel's compositions and their historical context. Overall, ""The Life of George Frederick Handel"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of one of the most important composers of the Baroque era.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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1437331009
• ISBN 13: 9781437331004
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 472
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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