Paul Lang

Tells the story of ballerina Maria Tallchief, focusing on her Native American background and her rise to fame with the New York City Ballet.

Noted musicologist's exceptionally full and detailed study of the man, his music and his times - widely considered the standard biography. Childhood, early music training, years in London; composition of Messiah, other oratorios and operas; analysis of Handel's musical style and individual works, much more. Includes 35 illustrations. Introduction. Bibliographical Note. Indexes.