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Transcript -- Who is Handel? from 2009-03-22T23:40:17
An introduction to Handel's background, his classic hits and his life in London.
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Handel's Opera from 2009-03-22T23:39:18
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 -- Handel's Opera from 2009-03-22T23:39:17
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 -- Handel's Church Music from 2009-03-22T23:38:17
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 from 2009-03-22T23:37:18
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 -- Handel's Oratorio from 2009-03-22T23:37:17
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 -- Handel's Water Music from 2009-03-22T23:36:17
Transcript -- How a royal quarrel led to the finest water party in London's history.
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Transcript -- Handel's Water Music from 2009-03-22T23:36:17
How a royal quarrel led to the finest water party in London's history.
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Handel's Patrons from 2009-03-22T23:35:18
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 -- Handel's Patrons from 2009-03-22T23:35:17
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 Divas from 2009-03-22T23:34:18
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 -- Handel's Divas from 2009-03-22T23:34:17
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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Handel's Samson Oratorio in Context from 2009-03-22T23:33:18
Donald Burrows outlines the risks Handel faced when developing his own style of biblical concert drama.
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Transcript -- Handel's Samson Oratorio in Context from 2009-03-22T23:33:17
Donald Burrows outlines the risks Handel faced when developing his own style of biblical concert drama.
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Handel's Samson Oratorio Extract from 2009-03-22T23:32:18
Donald Burrows introduces an authentic recording, performed by Harry Christopher and The Sixteen.
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Transcript -- Handel's Samson Oratorio Extract from 2009-03-22T23:32:17
Donald Burrows introduces an authentic recording, performed by Harry Christopher and The Sixteen.
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Professor Donald Burrows' Research from 2009-03-22T23:31:18
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 -- Professor Donald Burrows'Research from 2009-03-22T23:31:17
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.
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Transcript -- Professor Donald Burrows'Research from 2009-03-22T23:31:17
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.
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Transcript -- Professor Donald Burrows' Research from 2009-03-22T23:31:17
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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