RaveFinancial TimesThis remarkable book supplies a detailed musical analysis of many of the 70 dramatic works and other vocal and instrumental pieces he composed there. Aided by contemporary witness accounts, Glover paints a vivid picture of Handel, his music and his life in London ... One of Glover’s achievements is to bring alive the singers who performed in Handel’s operas and oratorios ... Glover’s command of detail is impressive ... Handel in London is a delight to read. It benefits enormously from being written by an expert who knows and loves the repertoire; and there is an extensive reader-friendly index.
