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Handelian

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Han·del  (hndl), George Frideric 1685-1759.
German-born composer whose works include the English oratorio Messiah (1742) and the orchestral Water Music (1717).

Han·deli·an (hn-dl-n, -dlyn, -dl-n, -dlyn) adj.
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Adj.1.Handelian - of or relating to or in the manner of George Frederick Handel


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Susan Gritton's fiery Fiordiligi struck a thrilling Handelian resonance in her solo moments of drama and high dudgeon, yet she blended beautifully with Fiona Murphy's melting Dorabella in ensemble.
Harry Christophers thinks he has conducted the work more often than any living Handelian and it shows in this lush, refined, meticulous reading, with superb soloists in soprano Carolyn Sampson, mezzo Catherine Wyn-Rogers, tenor Mark Padmore and bass Christopher Purves.
They delivered Handelian character in "All we like sheep" and the female voices impressed with their coloratura in this difficult chorus.
 
 
 
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