Handel: A Classical Icon - for iPad/Mac/PC
20 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 15 years ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn commemoration of Handel's 250th anniversary, world renowned Handel scholar and Open University Professor Donald Burrows introduces one of the most famous composers of the eighteenth century. Devised for non-musicians and beginners, the 5 video and 5 audio tracks in this album explore the music that made Handel famous. His operas are classics of the Baroque style, his oratorios are the basis of English choral tradition, his music still played today at every monarch's coronation. This "Great Londoner" became an icon in his own lifetime. What is the secret of his success? What was one of Handel's performances like, and how powerful is his legacy?
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Episodes
Who is Handel?
March 22, 2009 23:40 - 3 minutes - 36.5 MB VideoAn introduction to Handel's background, his classic hits and his life in London.
Transcript -- Who is Handel?
March 22, 2009 23:40 - 24 KB application/pdfTranscript -- An introduction to Handel's background, his classic hits and his life in London.
Handel's Opera
March 22, 2009 23:39 - 5 minutes - 62.5 MB VideoA taste of Handel's elaborate arias, dramatic plots and impressive stage scenery. Highlights from a modern ENO performance, and a preserved eighteenth century theatre.
Transcript -- Handel's Opera
March 22, 2009 23:39 - 67.2 KB application/pdfTranscript -- 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.
Handel's Church Music
March 22, 2009 23:38 - 4 minutes - 52.9 MB VideoDonald Burrows visits Handel's parish church in London and describes how Handel composed the most powerful Cathedral music Britain had ever heard.
Transcript -- Handel's Church Music
March 22, 2009 23:38 - 21.7 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Donald Burrows visits Handel's parish church in London and describes how Handel composed the most powerful Cathedral music Britain had ever heard.
Handel's Oratorio
March 22, 2009 23:37 - 5 minutes - 61.2 MB VideoThe story behind Handel's most famous oratorio, Messiah. What distinguishes an oratorio from an opera and what is special about Handel's oratorios?
Transcript -- Handel's Oratorio
March 22, 2009 23:37 - 23.2 KB application/pdfTranscript -- The story behind Handel's most famous oratorio, Messiah. What distinguishes an oratorio from an opera and what is special about Handel's oratorios?
Handel's Water Music
March 22, 2009 23:36 - 4 minutes - 51.8 MB VideoHow a royal quarrel led to the finest water party in London's history.
Transcript -- Handel's Water Music
March 22, 2009 23:36 - 23.8 KB application/pdfTranscript -- How a royal quarrel led to the finest water party in London's history.
Handel's Patrons
March 22, 2009 23:35 - 7 minutes - 7.3 MBWho did Handel work for and how did he make a living? A smart political operator, Handel composed for royalty in Rome, Germany and Britain.
Transcript -- Handel's Patrons
March 22, 2009 23:35 - 27.1 KB application/pdfTranscript -- 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.
Handel's Divas
March 22, 2009 23:34 - 7 minutes - 6.53 MBOpera 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.
Transcript -- Handel's Divas
March 22, 2009 23:34 - 27.1 KB application/pdfTranscript -- 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.
Handel's Samson Oratorio in Context
March 22, 2009 23:33 - 2 minutes - 2.38 MBDonald Burrows outlines the risks Handel faced when developing his own style of biblical concert drama.
Transcript -- Handel's Samson Oratorio in Context
March 22, 2009 23:33 - 27.1 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Donald Burrows outlines the risks Handel faced when developing his own style of biblical concert drama.
Handel's Samson Oratorio Extract
March 22, 2009 23:32 - 3 minutes - 3.06 MBDonald Burrows introduces an authentic recording, performed by Harry Christopher and The Sixteen.
Transcript -- Handel's Samson Oratorio Extract
March 22, 2009 23:32 - 20.3 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Donald Burrows introduces an authentic recording, performed by Harry Christopher and The Sixteen.
Professor Donald Burrows' Research
March 22, 2009 23:31 - 7 minutes - 7.13 MBThis is a special time for Handel scholars. Donald Burrows talks about the conferences and performances taking place this year, and describes his latest projects.
Transcript -- Professor Donald Burrows' Research
March 22, 2009 23:31 - 19.3 KB application/pdfTranscript -- 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.