Document Type
Thesis
Date of Degree Completion
Summer 1971
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Music
Committee Chair
Joseph Haruda
Second Committee Member
Odin C. Westgaard
Third Committee Member
Wayne S. Hertz
Abstract
Handel, recognized as a great Baroque composer, has had his vocal compositions performed by most serious singers. Many of these would agree that his compositions are, in general, very considerate of the singer and seldom vocally awkward. Since Handel wrote for all types of voices, most singers may find appropriate literature in his oratories. All singers should have some acquaintance with Handel's vocal compositions. Unfortunately, much of the present repertoire represents little of the bel canto techniques of the golden age of singing of which Handel was a part. This writer believes every serious vocal student should at least know some of the airs from his English oratorios.
Recommended Citation
Jones, Ronald E., "Handel's Bass Solos in His Oratorios" (1971). All Master's Theses. 1636.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/etd/1636
Language
English