Donald Macleod and Suzanne Aspden discuss how Handel thrived in Britain thanks to his political acumen and his well-received music. Show more

Donald Macleod and Suzanne Aspden discuss Handel's place in the London opera scene of the early 18th century, a world fraught with feuding both on and off the stage. Show more

Donald Macleod and Suzanne Aspden examine Handel's spiritual beliefs and reveal what led the composer to reposition himself as an oratorio writer. Show more

Donald Macleod explores Handel's beginnings, his skillful ability to impress and control his employers, and his tendency to recycle existing music. Show more

Donald Macleod and Suzanne Aspden chart Handel's final years and consider how his reputation and music have been viewed by subsequent generations. Show more