Who is Handel?
An introduction to Handel's background, his classic hits and his life in London.
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Handel: A Classical Icon - for iPod/iPhone
In commemoration of Handel's 250th anniversary, world renowned Handel scholar and Open University Professor Donald Burrows introduces one of the most famous composers of the eighteenth centu...
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20 episodesTranscript -- Who is Handel?
Transcript -- An introduction to Handel's background, his classic hits and his life in London.
Handel's Opera
A taste of Handel's elaborate arias, dramatic plots and impressive stage scenery. Highlights from a modern ENO performance, and a preserved...
Transcript -- Handel's Opera
Transcript -- A taste of Handel's elaborate arias, dramatic plots and impressive stage scenery. Highlights from a modern ENO performance, an...
Handel's Church Music
Donald Burrows visits Handel's parish church in London and describes how Handel composed the most powerful Cathedral music Britain had ever...
Transcript -- Handel's Church Music
Transcript -- Donald Burrows visits Handel's parish church in London and describes how Handel composed the most powerful Cathedral music Bri...
Handel's Oratorio
The story behind Handel's most famous oratorio, Messiah. What distinguishes an oratorio from an opera and what is special about Handel's ora...
Transcript -- Handel's Oratorio
Transcript -- The story behind Handel's most famous oratorio, Messiah. What distinguishes an oratorio from an opera and what is special abou...
Handel's Water Music
How a royal quarrel led to the finest water party in London's history.
Transcript -- Handel's Water Music
Transcript -- How a royal quarrel led to the finest water party in London's history.
Handel's Patrons
Who did Handel work for and how did he make a living? A smart political operator, Handel composed for royalty in Rome, Germany and Britain.
Transcript -- Handel's Patrons
Transcript -- Who did Handel work for and how did he make a living? A smart political operator, Handel composed for royalty in Rome, Germany...
Handel's Divas
Opera singers of C18th were as famous as premier football players today. Donald Burrows reveals the scandals that made Handel's theatre the...
Transcript -- Handel's Divas
Transcript -- Opera singers of C18th were as famous as premier football players today. Donald Burrows reveals the scandals that made Handel'...
Handel's Samson Oratorio in Context
Donald Burrows outlines the risks Handel faced when developing his own style of biblical concert drama.
Transcript -- Handel's Samson Oratorio in Context
Transcript -- Donald Burrows outlines the risks Handel faced when developing his own style of biblical concert drama.
Handel's Samson Oratorio Extract
Donald Burrows introduces an authentic recording, performed by Harry Christopher and The Sixteen.
Transcript -- Handel's Samson Oratorio Extract
Transcript -- Donald Burrows introduces an authentic recording, performed by Harry Christopher and The Sixteen.
Professor Donald Burrows' Research
This is a special time for Handel scholars. Donald Burrows talks about the conferences and performances taking place this year, and describe...
Transcript -- Professor Donald Burrows' Research
Transcript -- This is a special time for Handel scholars. Donald Burrows talks about the conferences and performances taking place this year...
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