Handel: Portrait. Various Artists

Various Artists

Handel: Portrait

The characteristic effect of true genius on the world is that after it blooms, things are never quite the same again. The Portrait series from harmonia mundi is devoted exclusively to the great geniuses of music. Each specially priced set contains eight discs housed in a deluxe box coupled with an extensive illustrated booklet. With this collection, listeners can follow the career of George Frideric Handel, a composer who became a master of the various national styles of the late Baroque in the countries that invented them. Featured works include Messiah and the opera Giulio Cesare. With performances by some of the finest artists on the label, this release will be an indispensable acquisition for curious music-lovers.

Price: $44.98