Who is Handel?
An introduction to Handel's background, his classic hits and his life in London.
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Transcript -- 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.
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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 eighteenth century theatre.
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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 heard.
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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 oratorios?
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Handel's Water Music
How a royal quarrel led to the finest water party in London's history.
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