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Handel

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: George Frideric Handel, Pt. III

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: George Frideric Handel, Pt. III

Handel didn’t just write operas and oratorios. He also wrote music without words. Sonatas, concertos, sinfonias, overtures, and… wait, are those fireworks?

08/09/2025
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: George Frideric Handel, Pt. II

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: George Frideric Handel, Pt. II

What’s an oratorio again? Whatever it is, Handel invented the English version. And English wasn’t even his first language!

07/26/2025
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: George Frideric Handel, Pt. I

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: George Frideric Handel, Pt. I

Who's the German guy who wrote Italian operas in England? Whoever he is, he wrote music you really can Handel.

07/19/2025
Chapman Challenge: The Story Behind Handel’s “Messiah”

Chapman Challenge: The Story Behind Handel’s “Messiah”

In this Chapman Challenge, Alan discusses Handel's journey with oratorios, from his first encounter in Italy to his profitable English oratorios, culminating in the creation of Messiah.

12/16/2024
The XYZ’s of Opera: Handel’s “Xerxes”

The XYZ’s of Opera: Handel’s “Xerxes”

Explore the world of opera with the KUSC Guide, focusing on Handel's Xerxes. Learn about its history, unique characteristics, and its resurgence in popularity.

07/28/2019

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