George Frideric Handel: six years in a life

Richard Wigmore
Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Richard Wigmore explores Handel’s work through the lens of six pivotal years in his life, relating to both his music and his biography

George Frideric Handel (Bridgeman Images)

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