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George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Donald Macleod introduces one of Radio 3's 2008 Composers of the Year, making a complete survey of Handel's career, as documented by Handel's first biographer in 1760
First Broadcast12 Jan 2009
Latest Broadcast16 Jan 2009
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod follows Handel concluding his 'grand tour' of Italy and starting a new post
Jan 2009
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod explores Handel's move to England.
Jan 2009
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod explores Handel's work in opera in London in the 1720s and 30s.
Jan 2009
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod explores a decade of enduring oratorios that would seal Handel's reputation
Jan 2009
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod asks how how far we can trust John Mainwaring's portrayal of Handel.
Jan 2009