Handel and His Orbit (1908)

Handel and His Orbit is a book written by Percy Robinson and published in 1908. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and works of George Frideric Handel, one of the most celebrated composers of the Baroque era. Robinson delves into the various aspects of Handel's life, including his childhood, early musical training, and rise to fame as a composer and performer. The book also explores Handel's relationships with other musicians and artists of the time, including Johann Sebastian Bach and Antonio Vivaldi. In addition to biographical information, Robinson provides detailed analysis of Handel's most famous works, such as Messiah, Water Music, and Music for the Royal Fireworks. Handel and His Orbit is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and works of this influential composer.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.