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To: NRx

Once described as the Baroque period’s Irving Berlin, I enjoy Handel the most of all Baroque composers.

(Bach a close second place). ;)


11 posted on 02/02/2020 2:19:52 AM PST by Does so (...Democrats only believe in democracy when they win the election...)
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To: Does so
(Bach a close second place). ;)

You are a true Handelian. Bach is my #1 overall, but when it comes to vocal music, of any era, Handel looms large. When it comes to liturgical music, Bach leads, but then Bach never composed operas, and that's where Handel outshines everyone until the advent of Mozart.

This is Christopher Hogwood conducting Handel's "Acis and Galatea" at the Royal Opera House. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcvMwLFqPek

Just one great tune after another.

12 posted on 02/02/2020 2:29:17 AM PST by Sirius Lee (They are openly stating that they intend to murder us. Prep if you want to live.)
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