Memoirs of the Life of the Late George Frideric Handel

62 SONGS • 2 HOURS AND 54 MINUTES • APR 03 2020

Interaction Between Handel & the Italians / Handel's Particular Mastery in Choral & Sacred Music

01:45

Value of Harmony and Melody in Instrumental & Vocal Music

04:54

Uneven Success in Handel

01:58

Tartini as Example of Vocal Writing for Instruments

02:05

Importance of Textual Considerations in Composition

02:39

Exceptional Nature of Handel's Choral Music Not Withstanding Pope's Criticism

02:34

Effects of Handel's Oratorio Style (Messiah)

02:15

Particular Effect of Recitative in Expressing Religion & Humanity

00:55

Duets & Trios as Perfect Composition (Acis and Galatea)

05:44

Qualities of Instrumental Music

01:14

Keyboard Music

01:07

Place and Significance of Religion & Humanity in Handel's Works

01:11

Exemplary Character of Handel's Works

02:54