{"product_id":"george-frideric-handel-collected-documents-hardback-9781107080249","title":"George Frideric Handel; Collected Documents (Hardback) 9781107080249","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eGeorge Frideric Handel\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eCollected Documents\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe life and career of George Frideric Handel are presented in this multi-volume publication, through the most up-to-date, fully annotated collection of documents.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDonald Burrows (Edited by), Helen Coffey (Edited by), John Greenacombe (Edited by), Anthony Hicks (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107080249, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 29 January 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e768 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.3 x 18.4 x 4.1 cm, 1.61 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe life and career of George Frideric Handel, one of the most frequently performed Baroque composers, are thoroughly documented in a wide variety of contemporary sources. This multi-volume publication, the most up-to-date, fully annotated collection of these documents, presents them chronologically, providing an essential resource for anyone interested in Handel and his music. The collection also gives insights into broader topics such as court life, theatre history, public concerts, and music publishing. Volume 5 begins with the composition of Handel's last original scores for his London oratorio seasons – The Choice of Hercules and Jephtha. The death of the Prince of Wales curtailed his 1751 season and deteriorating eyesight delayed the completion of Jephtha. Nevertheless, his annual Lenten oratorios and Messiah performances at the Foundling Hospital continued. At the same time, his music was increasingly heard in the provinces and referred to in the new literary genre of the novel.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e The documents: 1750 – 1755\u003cbr\u003e 1750 – 1751\u003cbr\u003e 1751 – 1752\u003cbr\u003e 1752 – 1753\u003cbr\u003e 1753 – 1754\u003cbr\u003e 1754 – 1755\u003cbr\u003e Libraries and archives\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Index of Handel's works\u003cbr\u003e Index of Persons\u003cbr\u003e General Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Baroque music [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Baroque music\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Baroque%20music%20%5Bc%201600%20to%20c%201750%5D%20%5BAVGC3%5D%22\"\u003ec 1600 to c 1750 AVGC3\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52463033778456,"sku":"9781107080249","price":129.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781107080249i.jpg?v=1785546169","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/george-frideric-handel-collected-documents-hardback-9781107080249","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}