George Frideric Handel was a true European. He had a
German work ethic, Italian passion and a Dutch head for business. And
after training in Germany and Italy, from 1711 he went on to win the
hearts of the British. He wooed them with his many operas and oratorios,
and with instrumental works like his Water Music and Music for the
Royal Fireworks.
Yet during his lifetime, he was
renowned not only as an organist, but also as one of the greatest
harpsichordists of his day. The public couldn’t get enough of him on the
harpsichord, either as a composer or a musician. Evidently times
change. However, if we take a closer look at the period during which
Handel settled in London, we soon see that people were occupied with the
same issues then as they are today.
What a wonderful album when Daria captures both the light joyfulness and the sadness of Handel's brilliant music. Thank's a lot, very much appreciated!
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