Handel and His Orbit is a biography written by Percy Robinson in 1908 about the life and work of the famous composer George Frideric Handel. Robinson delves into Handel's early life and his rise to fame as a composer in Germany and England, including his work with the Royal Academy of Music in London. The book also explores Handel's relationships with other notable musicians of his time, such as Johann Sebastian Bach and Antonio Vivaldi. Robinson examines Handel's most famous works, including the Messiah, Water Music, and Music for the Royal Fireworks, and provides insight into the inspiration and composition of these pieces. Additionally, the book includes a detailed analysis of Handel's musical style and his influence on the development of classical music. Handel and His Orbit is a comprehensive and informative biography that provides readers with a deeper understanding of the life and work of one of the greatest composers in history.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.