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Composer of the Week

Georg Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

Episode 2: 1717

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod explores the year 1717 in Handel's life, including the story of his Chandos Anthems, and the famous Water Music. Show more

Composer of the Week

Georg Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

Episode 3: 1725

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod presents Handel's life in the year 1725, a time of drama at the opera as the composer's two prima donnas vie for centre stage. Show more

Composer of the Week

Georg Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

Episode 1: 1707

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod explores the year 1707 in the life of Handel, as the largely unknown young composer arrives in Rome. Show more

Composer of the Week

Georg Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

Episode 4: 1739

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod explores Handel's life in 1739. With a performance of Handel's most popular organ concerto, The Cuckoo and the Nightingale. Show more