Handel: A Classical Icon - for iPod/iPhone

A taste of Handel's elaborate arias, dramatic plots and impressive stage scenery. Highlights from a modern ENO performance, and a preserved eighteenth century theatre.

Donald Burrows visits Handel's parish church in London and describes how Handel composed the most powerful Cathedral music Britain had ever heard.

The story behind Handel's most famous oratorio, Messiah. What distinguishes an oratorio from an opera and what is special about Handel's oratorios?

How a royal quarrel led to the finest water party in London's history.

Who did Handel work for and how did he make a living? A smart political operator, Handel composed for royalty in Rome, Germany and Britain.

Opera singers of C18th were as famous as premier football players today. Donald Burrows reveals the scandals that made Handel's theatre the talk of the town.

Donald Burrows outlines the risks Handel faced when developing his own style of biblical concert drama.

Donald Burrows introduces an authentic recording, performed by Harry Christopher and The Sixteen.

This is a special time for Handel scholars. Donald Burrows talks about the conferences and performances taking place this year, and describes his latest projects.