Handel and his world / H.C. Robbins Landon.
| Author/creator |
Landon, H. C. Robbins (Howard Chandler Robbins), 1926-2009 |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Edition | 1st American edition. |
| Publication Info | Boston : Little, Brown, ©1984. |
| Description | 256 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits, music, facsimiles; 28 cm |
| Subject(s) |
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| Contents | The early years 1685-1706 -- Handel in Italy 1706-1710 -- Kapellmeister in Hanover & the first British sojourn 1710-1714 -- The Water Musick years 1714-1718 -- The Alpine Faun & the Royal Academy 1719-1728 -- The coronation music of 1727 -- The second Italian interlude 1729 & the decline of opera in London 1730-1736 -- The rise of oratorio & the queen's funeral anthem 1737 -- The heroic years 1737-1741 -- The Irish interlude & Messiah 1741-1742 -- Messiah in London & the Foundling Hospital 1743 -- The age of Samson 1743-1748 -- The Fireworks musick 1749-1750 -- Jephtha & the final harvest 1751-1759. |
| Abstract | A full and comprehensive account of the composer's life and work. The text is amplified and illustrated with photographs, paintings, engravings, and musical examples, some of which shed light on newly discovered aspects of the composer's life. |
| Local note | Little-248716 |
| Local note | Little-248716 |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-249) and index. |
| LCCN | 84081112 |
| ISBN | 0316513601 : |
Available Items
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.H13 L14 1984 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |