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Page 224
... Italian wither them . If any fidelity be pre- served in the record , it always casts new light on their works . The exuberance of Italian praise is the better extreme of the two , for the heart , with all its blunders , tells truth more ...
... Italian wither them . If any fidelity be pre- served in the record , it always casts new light on their works . The exuberance of Italian praise is the better extreme of the two , for the heart , with all its blunders , tells truth more ...
Page 234
... Italy , Scarlatti saw him first at the car- nival , playing on the harpsichord , in his mask . Scarlatti immediately affirmed it could be none but the famous Saxon or the devil . Scarlatti , pursuing the acquaintance , tried Handel's ...
... Italy , Scarlatti saw him first at the car- nival , playing on the harpsichord , in his mask . Scarlatti immediately affirmed it could be none but the famous Saxon or the devil . Scarlatti , pursuing the acquaintance , tried Handel's ...
Page 235
... Italy , and was never so happy as when he was with him . And ever afterwards , Scarlatti , as often as he was admired for his own great execution , would mention Han- del , and cross himself in token of veneration . " -- Life of Handel ...
... Italy , and was never so happy as when he was with him . And ever afterwards , Scarlatti , as often as he was admired for his own great execution , would mention Han- del , and cross himself in token of veneration . " -- Life of Handel ...
Page 238
... Italy , at his own ex- pense , that he might study the Italian music in its native land . " But he refused to accept the Duke's offer , though determined to go as soon as he could make up a privy purse for the purpose . And this noble ...
... Italy , at his own ex- pense , that he might study the Italian music in its native land . " But he refused to accept the Duke's offer , though determined to go as soon as he could make up a privy purse for the purpose . And this noble ...
Page 239
... Italy educated Handel's genius into a certainty , vigour and command of resources that made his after career one track of light . The forty years of after life are one continued triumph , a showering down of life and joy on an ex ...
... Italy educated Handel's genius into a certainty , vigour and command of resources that made his after career one track of light . The forty years of after life are one continued triumph , a showering down of life and joy on an ex ...
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