George Frideric Handel and Giovanni Battista Draghi

Focusing on the text setting and word painting techniques, this book compares the musical interpretations of John Dryden's poem by Giovanni Draghi and George Frideric Handel. It delves into the backgrounds of the poet and composers, analyzing poetic elements and their musical relationship, particularly in the context of St Cecilia. The study highlights the contrasting methodologies and effectiveness of the compositions, influenced by the evolution of musical form. It is aimed at both amateur and professional musicians, as well as enthusiasts of 17th and 18th-century poetry and music.