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Author:

Keates, Jonathan, 1946- author.

Title:

Messiah : the composition and afterlife of Handel's masterpiece / Jonathan Keates.

Edition:

First U.S. edition.

Publisher:

Basic Books,

Copyright Date:

2017

Description:

165 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm

Subject:

Jesus Christ--Songs and music.
Oratorios.
Handel, George Frideric,--1685-1759,--composer.
Oratorios.

Other Authors:

Analysis of (work): Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759. Messiah.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-160) and index.

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 & honour & glory & power -- Appendix I. Libretto of Messiah -- Appendix II. Jennens's scenic structure for Messiah -- Appendix III. Timeline of the life and times of George Frideric Handel.

ISBN:

1541697359
9781541697355

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1005846433

LCCN:

2017952758

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

CBPF522 -- Coralville Public Library (Coralville)

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

SOAX911 -- Simpson College - Dunn Library (Indianola)

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)