Handel, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Dvorak, Stravinsky, Messiaen...Men of genius as different as their music--but all inspired by deep spiritual convictions. Patrick Kavanaugh uncovers the spirituality of twenty of music`s timeless giants, revealing legacies of the soul as diverse as the masterpieces they created. Warmly written, beautifully illustrated, and complete with listening recommendations for each composer. pb., 248 pgs.