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100 1 _aDent, Edward J.
_q(Edward Joseph),
_d1876-1957
245 1 0 _aHandel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aThere is an improved edition of this title, eBook #39671
500 _aRelease date is 2005-10-01
508 _aText file produced by Stan Goodman, and Distributed Proofreaders HTML file produced by David Widger
520 _a"Handel" by Edward J. Dent is a biographical account focusing on the life and career of the composer George Frederic Handel, written during the early 20th century. This work outlines the numerous influences, periods of hardship, and artistic triumphs that defined Handel's journey, particularly emphasizing the formative years of his life and the evolution of his music in relation to the broader musical landscape of Europe. The beginning of the book introduces us to Handel's early life, including his birth in Halle, his father's resistance to his musical ambitions, and his initial training under organist Friedrich Zachow. We learn about his formative experiences in Hamburg, where he encountered the vibrant world of opera and began to make his mark as a composer. The opening chapters detail his struggle to establish his identity as a musician, highlighted by his friendships, competitions, and early compositions, such as the opera "Almira." This foundation sets the stage for understanding how Handel would later become a dominant figure in the world of opera, showcasing his remarkable evolution from a young prodigy into a celebrated composer during the Baroque period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aComposers -- Biography
653 _aHandel, George Frideric, 1685-1759
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9089
999 _c50935
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