Composer of the Week

George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

Handel in London: 5 Musical Walks

Wednesday 9 January 2008 12:00-13:00 (Radio 3)

Repeated: Wednesday 9 January 2008 20:45-21:45 (Radio 3)

George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). Handel in London: 5 Musical Walks: 3/5. Donald Macleod explores some sites along The Strand where Handel undertook his musical business.

Duration:

1 hour

Handel Walks

Illustration by Mel Burgum.

Links
Foundling Hospital Museum

Playlist

3/5. Donald Macleod and his guest Lewis Foreman explore some fascinating sites along The Strand where Handel undertook his musical business, from visits to publishers to private musical performances in an enthusiast's attic and a local tavern. The final stop is the museum of the Foundling Hospital, London's first home for abandoned children and Handel's favourite charity.

Virtue, truth and innocence (Esther)
The Sixteen
Harry Christophers (director)
Collins Classics 70402
CD1 t12

Concerto grosso in G minor, Op 6 No 6
Concentus Musicus Wien
Nikolaus Harnoncourt (conductor)
Teldec 4509-95500-2
CD3 tracks 7 to 11

Sonata in A, Op 1 No 3
Elizabeth Wallfisch (violin)
Richard Tunnicliffe (cello)
Paul Nicholson (harpsichord)
Hyperion CDA 66921/3
CD3 tracks 9 to 12

 Anthem for the Foundling Hospital (excerpt)
Judith Nelson, Emma Kirkby (sopranos)
Shirley Minto (contralto)
James Bowman (countertenor)
Martyn Hill (tenor)
David Thomas (bass)
The Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford
The Academy of Ancient Music
Simon Preston (conductor)
Decca 458 072-2
CD1 tracks 8 to 12

Composer of the Week

Episode and Playlist Information

• George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
  • Part One
  • Part Two
  • Part Three
  • Part Four
  • Part Five