Jonathan Keates

Messiah: The Landmark Library

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ISBN 13:: 9781784974008
author:: Jonathan Keates
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Head of Zeus
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2016
Pages:: 224
Dimensions:: 19.4 x 2.3 x 19.5 cm
Genre:: Music, Stage & Screen, Music, Styles, Jonathan Keates,Messiah: The Landmark Library,Head of Zeus,1784974005,Music & Dance,Music, Stage & Screen / Music,Art music, orchestral & formal music,Baroque,Baroque music (c 1600 to c 1750),Choral music,MUSIC /
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George Frideric Handel's Messiah was composed in just 24 days in 1741 and initially received cool reception in London. However, after his death, it experienced an extraordinary surge in popularity, with performances at festivals across England and numerous rearrangements by other composers. This book tells the story of the composition and musical afterlife of Handel's masterpiece, considering its first performances, place within Handel's output, and relationship to spirituality during the Enlightenment era. Illustrated with images, including the original score, Messiah is a celebration of Britain's Georgian golden age, exploring why it became an essential element in the national culture. Beautifully illustrated and informative, this book offers a rich and affectionate look at a high-point of British cultural history.

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