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Handel

The Making of Music Series 1
Episode 17 of 30

German-born composer George Frideric made English music great. James Naughtie on history shaping classical music.

James Naughtie presents a series chronicling the historical influences that affected the course of classical music.

17/30. Handel

German-born composer George Frideric Handel made English music great. He invented English oratorio and his Messiah became one of the foundation stones of the English choral tradition.

15 minutes

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  • Tue 26 Jun 2007 15:45
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  • Tue 26 May 2015 14:15
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  • Wed 27 May 2015 02:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 25 Sep 2018 14:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 26 Sep 2018 02:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra