loveHandel - Handel's oratorios
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Tatty Theo, cellist and founder of award-winning music ensemble The Brook Street Band, has always loved the composer George Frideric Handel's music. In the #loveHandel podcast, Tatty shares her passion for Handel, with information about Handel's life and music, and why she thinks it is so great. Here's to a whole new audience getting to #loveHandel's music! loveHandel - Handel's Oratorios Even if you don't think you know any Handel, you'll recognise some of the melodies from his most famous composition of all, The Messiah. Tatty Theo looks at Handel's creation of the English oratorio, giving a brief history and background to these wonderful pieces, as well as exploring their legacy. With thanks to Arts Council England and #NationalLottery and its players, for funding this project.
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Published 06/05/23