Who is Handel?
An introduction to Handel's background, his classic hits and his life in London.
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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...
An introduction to Handel's background, his classic hits and his life in London.
Transcript -- An introduction to Handel's background, his classic hits and his life in London.
A taste of Handel's elaborate arias, dramatic plots and impressive stage scenery. Highlights from a modern ENO performance, and a preserved...
Transcript -- A taste of Handel's elaborate arias, dramatic plots and impressive stage scenery. Highlights from a modern ENO performance, an...
Donald Burrows visits Handel's parish church in London and describes how Handel composed the most powerful Cathedral music Britain had ever...
Transcript -- Donald Burrows visits Handel's parish church in London and describes how Handel composed the most powerful Cathedral music Bri...
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 -- The story behind Handel's most famous oratorio, Messiah. What distinguishes an oratorio from an opera and what is special abou...
How a royal quarrel led to the finest water party in London's history.
Transcript -- How a royal quarrel led to the finest water party in London's history.
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 -- Who did Handel work for and how did he make a living? A smart political operator, Handel composed for royalty in Rome, Germany...
Opera singers of C18th were as famous as premier football players today. Donald Burrows reveals the scandals that made Handel's theatre the...
Transcript -- Opera singers of C18th were as famous as premier football players today. Donald Burrows reveals the scandals that made Handel'...
Donald Burrows outlines the risks Handel faced when developing his own style of biblical concert drama.
Transcript -- Donald Burrows outlines the risks Handel faced when developing his own style of biblical concert drama.
Donald Burrows introduces an authentic recording, performed by Harry Christopher and The Sixteen.
Transcript -- Donald Burrows introduces an authentic recording, performed by Harry Christopher and The Sixteen.
This is a special time for Handel scholars. Donald Burrows talks about the conferences and performances taking place this year, and describe...
Transcript -- This is a special time for Handel scholars. Donald Burrows talks about the conferences and performances taking place this year...