In eighteenth-century London, a young orphan who sings like an angel but is unable to speak is befriended by the great composer, George Frederick Handel, and finds his way home.
Relates how a determined aunt and a boy who swallowed a knife made it possible for young George Frederic Handel to study music despite his father's strong objections.
Tells interesting stories about the composer as a child and describes some of his achievements as an adult when he became the favorite musician of King George I and King George II of England.
Examines the life, music, and legacy of eighteenth-century German-born British composer George Frideric Handel, and includes a time line and list of selected works.
Profiles the life and music of eighteenth-century German musician and composer, George Frideric Handel and examines his operas and oratorios as well as his most famous composition, "Messiah.".
Photographs, illustrations, cartoons, and text combine to examine the life and accomplishments of seventeenth-century German composer George Frideric Handel, creator of the oratorio "Messiah.".
