Handel and Messiah: 22-26 April

[doversoul1]

Donald Macleod and his guest Ruth Smith tell the real story behind the origins of one of the most popular masterpieces ever composed.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0004dq6

There maybe nothing very new but it's always good to hear Handel.

[oddoneout]

Donald Macleod and his guest Ruth Smith tell the real story behind the origins of one of the most popular masterpieces ever composed.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0004dq6

There maybe nothing very new but it's always good to hear Handel.

The information about Charles Jennens this morning may not be widely known? Donald Macleod admitted he has had to revise his views.

[doversoul1]

The information about Charles Jennens this morning may not be widely known? Donald Macleod admitted he has had to revise his views.

Having listen to Tuesday’s programme on iPlayer, I happily take back my words.

[MickyD]

Having listen to Tuesday’s programme on iPlayer, I happily take back my words.

Why is that, dovers? Is the programme that bad?

[doversoul1]

Why is that, dovers? Is the programme that bad?

Quite the opposite. It’s these words I was taking back.
There maybe nothing very new (about Handel and the work).

There has been plenty of new information and insights which are all very interesting.

[vinteuil]

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... yes. I am particularly grateful for having learnt more about Jennens.


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