Handel: A Classical Icon - for iPod/iPhone
By The Open University
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Description
In 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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| 1 | VideoWho is Handel? | An introduction to Handel's background, his classic hits and his life in London. | 22 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- Who is Handel? | Transcript -- An introduction to Handel's background, his classic hits and his life in London. | 22 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 3 | VideoHandel's Opera | 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. | 22 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- Handel's Opera | Transcript -- 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. | 22 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 5 | VideoHandel's Church Music | Donald Burrows visits Handel's parish church in London and describes how Handel composed the most powerful Cathedral music Britain had ever heard. | 22 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- Handel's Church Music | Transcript -- Donald Burrows visits Handel's parish church in London and describes how Handel composed the most powerful Cathedral music Britain had ever heard. | 22 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 7 | VideoHandel's Oratorio | The story behind Handel's most famous oratorio, Messiah. What distinguishes an oratorio from an opera and what is special about Handel's oratorios? | 22 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- Handel's Oratorio | Transcript -- The story behind Handel's most famous oratorio, Messiah. What distinguishes an oratorio from an opera and what is special about Handel's oratorios? | 22 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 9 | VideoHandel's Water Music | How a royal quarrel led to the finest water party in London's history. | 22 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- Handel's Water Music | Transcript -- How a royal quarrel led to the finest water party in London's history. | 22 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Handel's Patrons | 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. | 22 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- Handel's Patrons | Transcript -- 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. | 22 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Handel's Divas | 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. | 22 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- Handel's Divas | Transcript -- 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. | 22 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Handel's Samson Oratorio in Context | Donald Burrows outlines the risks Handel faced when developing his own style of biblical concert drama. | 22 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- Handel's Samson Oratorio in Context | Transcript -- Donald Burrows outlines the risks Handel faced when developing his own style of biblical concert drama. | 22 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Handel's Samson Oratorio Extract | Donald Burrows introduces an authentic recording, performed by Harry Christopher and The Sixteen. | 22 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- Handel's Samson Oratorio Extract | Transcript -- Donald Burrows introduces an authentic recording, performed by Harry Christopher and The Sixteen. | 22 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Professor Donald Burrows' Research | 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. | 22 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- Professor Donald Burrows' Research | Transcript -- 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. | 22 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Very useful teaching resource
This will be a great help when teaching GCSE pupils about Messiah, thank you. Higher quality would have been even more useful, but grateful for this anyway.
