Handel, the pianoforte and oratorio

The invention of the pianoforte is discussed with technical examples and descriptions. J.S. Bach is discussed before linking to Handel. A profile on Handel’s career and compositions, with examples of the historical context follows, with detail on his oratorio and extracts from 'Messiah' and 'Solomon'.

27 March 2013

14 minutes

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