During his lifetime, the sounds of Handel’s music reached from court to theater, echoed in cathedrals, and filled crowded taverns, but the man himself—known

Exceptionally full, detailed study of the man, his music and times. Childhood, music training, years in London; analysis of Messiah and other works; much more.

The author presents a view of Handels life--his character, faith and music--as his contemporaries saw him.

In 1712, a young German composer followed his princely master to London and would remain there for the rest of his life. That master would become King George II

George Gershwin couldn't seem to stay out of trouble when he was a boy. He was a tough kid who got in a lot of fights and frequently skipped school. When his fa