Handel by Christopher Hogwood
Handel remains one of the unchallenged geniuses of musical history. Yet many revealing and fascinating aspects of his work have been obscured by generations of adulation. This title takes us back to the original Handel, blending the evidence from documents of different kinds with biographical observations and with an array of illustrations.
'A clear, authoritative and striking portrait of Handel, with a large number of handsome illustrations' - Times Higher Education Supplement
'Splendid … Hogwood skilfully makes the man come alive through vivid descriptions of his professional relationships and public demeanour' - ClassicFM Magazine
'Splendid … Hogwood skilfully makes the man come alive through vivid descriptions of his professional relationships and public demeanour' - ClassicFM Magazine
Christopher Hogwood is one of the greatest proponents of the early music movement, as well as a renowned conductor of twentieth-century works. His many publications include biographical studies of Haydn and Mozart (Thames & Hudson), a history of the trio sonata (BBC Publications), and investigations of British music. His book on Handel’s Water Music and Music for the Royal Fireworks was published by Cambridge University Press.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500286814 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500286817 |
| Title | Handel |
| Author | Christopher Hogwood |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2007-05-21 |
| Number of pages | 324 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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