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Thursday, September 24, 2009
Handel's Water Music
Legend has it that Handel composed Water Music to regain the favour of King George I. Handel had been employed by the future king before he succeeded to the British throne when he was Elector of Hanover. The composer supposedly fell out of favour for moving to London in the reign of Queen Anne. This story was first related by Handel's early biographer John Mainwaring; although it may have some foundation in fact, the tale as told by Mainwaring has been doubted by some Handel scholars.
When it comes to Baroque, Handel and Bach top the charts, but Bach more so given the sheer quantity of his compositions. Handel's Halleuhia is the greatest oratorio ever produced, but I wouldn't say Handel was a greater composer than Back, Mozart and Beethoven, as earlier stated.
When it comes to Baroque, Handel and Bach top the charts, but Bach more so given the sheer quantity of his compositions. Handel's Halleuhia is the greatest oratorio ever produced, but I wouldn't say Handel was a greater composer than Back, Mozart and Beethoven, as earlier stated.
ReplyDeleteBeing a monarchist blog, we are naturally inclined to exalt Handel above all others. He was the one who wrote the four Coronation Anthems after all.
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