Every Valley: The Desperate Lives and Troubled Times That Made Handel's Messiah
by Charles King
A compelling account of the turbulent times and creative forces that brought Handel's Messiah into being.
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Every Valley examines the historical backdrop and cultural forces that shaped one of the most enduring musical works in Western tradition.
The narrative situates the oratorio within the social and political currents of eighteenth-century Europe.
Readers gain insight into the circumstances surrounding its composition and lasting resonance.
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