Afleveringen
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An introduction to Handel's background, his classic hits and his life in London.
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Transcript -- An introduction to Handel's background, his classic hits and his life in London.
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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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Transcript -- 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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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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Transcript -- 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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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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Transcript -- 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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How a royal quarrel led to the finest water party in London's history.
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Transcript -- How a royal quarrel led to the finest water party in London's history.
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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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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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Opera singers of C18th were as famous as premier football players today. Donald Burrows reveals the scandals that made Handel's theatre the talk of the town.
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Transcript -- Opera singers of C18th were as famous as premier football players today. Donald Burrows reveals the scandals that made Handel's theatre the talk of the town.
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Donald Burrows outlines the risks Handel faced when developing his own style of biblical concert drama.
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Transcript -- Donald Burrows outlines the risks Handel faced when developing his own style of biblical concert drama.
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Donald Burrows introduces an authentic recording, performed by Harry Christopher and The Sixteen.
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Transcript -- Donald Burrows introduces an authentic recording, performed by Harry Christopher and The Sixteen.
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This is a special time for Handel scholars. Donald Burrows talks about the conferences and performances taking place this year, and describes his latest projects.
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Transcript -- This is a special time for Handel scholars. Donald Burrows talks about the conferences and performances taking place this year, and describes his latest projects.
