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The Birth of British Music

Episode 2: Handel - The Conquering Hero

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Charles Hazlewood explores the lives and music of great composers. Here he looks at Handel, who has had a profound influence on our cultural heritage. Show more

Intimate behind-the-scenes documentary about the handsome German tenor Jonas Kaufmann, one of the hottest properties in the opera world, and his triumphant return after illness. Show more

Contributors

Participant:
Jonas Kaufmann
Director:
John Bridcut
Producer:
John Bridcut
Editor:
Riaz Meer
Director of photography:
Jonathan Partridge
Director of photography:
Vaughan Matthews
Sound Recordist:
Paul Nathan
Sound Recordist:
Paul Paragon

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 7 months

With a cash crisis, restrictions on visitor numbers and exhibitions, a new roof to pay for, and an imminent election causing alarm, friends and donors rally round to save the Met. Show more

The Birth of British Music

Episode 2: Handel - The Conquering Hero

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Charles Hazlewood explores the lives and music of great composers. Here he looks at Handel, who has had a profound influence on our cultural heritage. Show more

BBC Four

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