This lecture is part of our Christmas events. The subject specialist will deliver the lecture, with a limited time at the end for questions. Do you like the music of Handel? Would you like to learn more about Handel as a composer and the creation of ' The Messiah'? This course will provide you with the context of this choral work with a focus on the Christmas music.
Course aim
To provide an introduction to Handel's 'Messiah' with a focus on the Christmas music.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- This course is for beginners and improvers
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Know about the life and times of Handel.
- Know what inspired Handel to write 'The Messiah'.
- Know which pieces of the work relate specifically to the season of Christmas.
What else do I need to know?
If you have a copy of the score of the music then please bring it along, however, this is not compulsory.
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