An Account Of The Musical Performances In Westminster Abbey, And The Pantheon, May 26, 27, 29 And June 3, 5, 1784, In Commemoration Of Handel (1834)

""An Account of the Musical Performances in Westminster Abbey, and the Pantheon, May 26, 27, 29 and June 3, 5, 1784, in Commemoration of Handel"" is a book written by Charles Burney in 1834. The book provides a detailed description of the musical performances that were held in Westminster Abbey and the Pantheon in London between May and June 1784, in honor of the famous composer George Frideric Handel. Burney, who was a renowned music historian and composer himself, attended these performances and recorded his observations in this book. The book includes descriptions of the various musical pieces that were performed, the performers who took part in the concerts, and the overall atmosphere and reception of the events. It also provides insights into the cultural significance of Handel and his music during this period in British history. Overall, ""An Account of the Musical Performances in Westminster Abbey, and the Pantheon, May 26, 27, 29 and June 3, 5, 1784, in Commemoration of Handel"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of classical music and the cultural significance of Handel's legacy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.