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What does it mean?
Handel is the master of all of us.
In plain terms
He is the greatest master.
What can you take from it?
Acknowledge true mastery.

Where it applies

  • discussing musical history
  • teaching composition

Putting it to work

  • study his works
  • cite his techniques

Questions to consider

  • What makes someone a master in their field?
  • Can mastery be measured?

Another view

The claim is subjective and culturally specific.

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