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"Handel" by Edward J. Dent is a comprehensive biography chronicling the life and musical genius of the renowned Baroque composer, George Frideric Handel. Dent's masterful exploration of Handel's life and work offers readers a profound insight into the composer's significant influence and enduring legacy in the realm of classical music. As a distinguished musicologist, Dent delves deep into Handel's compositions, operas, and oratorios, providing a scholarly examination of his contributions to the development of music during the Baroque era. Through meticulous research and insightful analysis, Dent paints a vivid portrait of Handel's artistic journey, from his early years in Germany to his prolific career in England during the Enlightenment period. The biography captures Handel's immense impact on the musical landscape of his time, as well as his lasting influence on subsequent generations of composers. Dent's narrative skillfully intertwines historical context with musical analysis, offering readers a compelling narrative that celebrates Handel's enduring legacy as one of the greatest composers in classical music history. "Handel" stands as a testament to Dent's expertise in musicology and his passion for illuminating the lives of great composers, making it an essential read for music enthusiasts and scholars alike.

About the Author :
Edward Joseph Dent FBA, also known as Edward J. Dent, was an English musicologist, teacher, translator, and critic. Dent, a significant figure in musicology and criticism, was Professor of Music at the University of Cambridge from 1926 to 1941. Dent was born at Ribston, Yorkshire, the son of John Dent, a landowner and politician. He was educated at Bilston Grange and Eton, where he studied music under Charles Harford Lloyd. He enrolled at King's College, Cambridge, in 1895, earning a B.A. in Classical Tripos in 1898, a Mus.B. in 1899 after studying under Charles Wood and Charles Villiers Stanford, and an M.A. in 1902. In March 1902, he was elected a Fellow of his institution after achieving distinction in music as both a researcher and a composer. Dent was Professor of Music at Cambridge University from 1926 to 1941, when he taught Arthur Bliss, Arnold Cooke, and Cecil Armstrong Gibbs. He served as President of the International Society of Composers and Musicians from 1922 to 1938, as well as the International Music Society from 1931 to 1949. He was the governor of Sadler's Wells Opera and translated numerous libretti for it. He wrote notable publications about Alessandro Scarlatti, Ferruccio Busoni, Handel, English operas, and Mozart's operas.


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  • ISBN-13: 9789362207005
  • Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP
  • Publisher Imprint: Double 9 Books LLP
  • Height: 216 mm
  • No of Pages: 80
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 5 mm
  • Width: 140 mm
  • ISBN-10: 9362207001
  • Publisher Date: 21 Feb 2024
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 163 gr


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