text Messiah : the composition and afterlife of Handel's masterpiece
- Summary
- In the late summer of 1741, George Friderick Handel, composed an oratorio set to words from the King James Bible, rich in tuneful arias and magnificent choruses. Jonathan Keates recounts the history and afterlife of Messiah, one of the best-loved ... Read more
- Contents
- A composer at the crossroads -- The world of oratorio -- To the hibernian shore -- Elevated, majestic and moving -- The mysterious Mr Jennens -- The Lord gave the word -- Composing Messiah -- A work in progress -- Finding an audience -- Blessing &... Read more
- Format
- text
- Description
- 165 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
- Publisher
- Basic Books 2017
| Library | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Woodmere (Main Branch) | 781.5 KEA in Adult Non-fiction | Reshelving |
| Library | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|
| TADL-WOOD | 781.5 KEA in Adult Non-fiction | Reshelving |