In a message dated 12/3/01 3:08:11 PM, toda@m... writes:
<< Jennens is on record as saying Handel did a passable job of setting
the text - what a hoot! >>
I think I recall reading somewhere that Jennens was a pretty disreputable
individual, so much so that there was much doubt as to whether he could have
written the libretto. There are even rumors that he took credit for someone
else's work. Doesn't sound like anybody that Handel would actually be friends
with...maybe more like an acquaintance?
Judy
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