His hallelujahs open the heavens. He utters the word 'Wonderful,' as if all their trumpets spoke together. And then, when he comes to earth, to make love amidst nymphs and shepherds (for the beauties of all religions found room within his breast), his strains drop milk and honey, and his love is the youthfulness of the Golden Age.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Handel's music lifts the spirit, blends divine and earthly love, and offers sweetness and youthful vigor.
- In plain terms
- His music feels heavenly, loving, and sweet.
- What can you take from it?
- Music can convey both sacred and human emotions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does music evoke spiritual feelings?
- What elements create a sense of youthfulness?
Another view
Interpretations vary; not all hear the same imagery.
More from George Frideric Handel
Handel ist der unerreichte Meister aller Meister. Gehen Sie und lernen Sie von ihm, wie gewaltige Wirkungen mit einfachen Mitteln zu erreichen ist.
Permalink to quote #7 Handel is so great and so simple that no one but a professional musician is unable to understand him.
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