Handel In London - The Making Of A Genius By Jane Glover

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Arrival

20181210

20181211 (R4)

At a time of great political and architectural transformation in London, a young German composer arrives with his patron, the future King George, and enjoys instant success.

Jane Glover's Handel in London tells the story of a young German composer who in 1712, followed his princely master to London and would remain there for the rest of his life.

That master would become King George II and the composer was George Frederic Handel. He would be at the heart of musical activity in London for the next four decades, composing masterpiece after masterpiece, whether the glorious coronation anthem, Zadok the Priest, operas such as Giulio Cesare and Alcina or the great oratorios, culminating, of course, in Messiah.

Jane Glover, who has conducted Handel's work in opera houses and concert halls throughout the world, draws on her profound understanding of music and musicians to tell Handel's story.

Featuring music from Handel's vast output.

Abridged in five parts by Eileen Horne.

Read by Jane Glover.

Producer: Clive Brill

A Brill Production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018

Jane Glover's vivid account of the German composer's life in 18th-century London.

Royal Academy

20181211

20181212 (R4)

As the German King ascends the throne, his favourite composer becomes a leading light in the London opera scene establish a new musical society, The Royal Academy.

Jane Glover's Handel in London tells the story of a young German composer who in 1712, followed his princely master to London and would remain there for the rest of his life.

Jane Glover, who has conducted Handel's work in opera houses and concert halls throughout the world, draws on her profound understanding of music and musicians to tell Handel's story.

Featuring music from Handel's vast output.

Abridged by Eileen Horne.

Read by Jane Glover.

Producer: Clive Brill

A Brill Production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018

As a favourite of the King, Handel establishes a new musical society.

Jane Glover's vivid account of the German composer's life in 18th-century London.

Decline

20181212

20181213 (R4)

Handel's music triumphs at the coronation of a new king.

However, his operatic fortunes at the Royal Academy take a turn for the worse with the rise of a new English rival: ballad opera.

Jane Glover's Handel in London tells the story of a young German composer who, in 1712, followed his princely master to London and would remain there for the rest of his life.

That master would become King George II, and the composer was George Frederic Handel. He would be at the heart of musical activity in London for the next four decades, composing masterpiece after masterpiece, whether the glorious coronation anthem Zadok the Priest, operas such as Giulio Cesare and Alcina or the great oratorios, culminating, of course, in Messiah.

Jane Glover, who has conducted Handel's work in opera houses and concert halls throughout the world, draws on her profound understanding of music and musicians to tell Handel's story.

Featuring music from Handel's vast output.

Abridged by Eileen Horne.

Read by Jane Glover.

Producer: Clive Brill

A Brill Production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018.

Handel triumphs at the coronation of a new king, but his operatic fortunes fare less well.

Jane Glover's vivid account of the German composer's life in 18th-century London.

Messiah

20181213

20181214 (R4)

Handel's operatic rivals struggle while he suffers from health problems, before travelling to Ireland to present a new work.

It's the premiere of an oratorio based on biblical texts he calls Messiah.

Jane Glover's Handel in London tells the story of a young German composer who in 1712, followed his princely master to London and would remain there for the rest of his life.

Jane Glover, who has conducted Handel's work in opera houses and concert halls throughout the world, draws on her profound understanding of music and musicians to tell Handel's story.

Featuring music from Handel's vast output.

Abridged by Eileen Horne.

Read by Jane Glover.

Producer: Clive Brill

A Brill Production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018

Handel travels to Ireland to present a new work: Messiah

Jane Glover's vivid account of the German composer's life in 18th-century London.

Truth

20181214

20181215 (R4)

Back in London, Handel finds a highly charged political landscape and reviews of his new work are mixed.

Meanwhile, the composer must confront the terrible truth that he is going blind...

Jane Glover's Handel in London tells the story of a young German composer who in 1712, followed his princely master to London and would remain there for the rest of his life.

Jane Glover, who has conducted Handel's work in opera houses and concert halls throughout the world, draws on her profound understanding of music and musicians to tell Handel's story.

Featuring music from Handel's vast output.

Abridged by Eileen Horne.

Concluded by Jane Glover.

Producer: Clive Brill

A Brill Production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018

Handel must confront the terrible truth that he is going blind.

Jane Glover's vivid account of the German composer's life in 18th-century London.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	Arrival	20181210	20181211 (R4)	At a time of great political and architectural transformation in London, a young German composer arrives with his patron, the future King George, and enjoys instant success. Jane Glover's Handel in London tells the story of a young German composer who in 1712, followed his princely master to London and would remain there for the rest of his life. That master would become King George II and the composer was George Frederic Handel. He would be at the heart of musical activity in London for the next four decades, composing masterpiece after masterpiece, whether the glorious coronation anthem, Zadok the Priest, operas such as Giulio Cesare and Alcina or the great oratorios, culminating, of course, in Messiah. Jane Glover, who has conducted Handel's work in opera houses and concert halls throughout the world, draws on her profound understanding of music and musicians to tell Handel's story. Featuring music from Handel's vast output. Abridged in five parts by Eileen Horne. Read by Jane Glover. Producer: Clive Brill A Brill Production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018 Jane Glover's vivid account of the German composer's life in 18th-century London.
02	Royal Academy	20181211	20181212 (R4)	As the German King ascends the throne, his favourite composer becomes a leading light in the London opera scene establish a new musical society, The Royal Academy. Jane Glover's Handel in London tells the story of a young German composer who in 1712, followed his princely master to London and would remain there for the rest of his life. That master would become King George II and the composer was George Frederic Handel. He would be at the heart of musical activity in London for the next four decades, composing masterpiece after masterpiece, whether the glorious coronation anthem, Zadok the Priest, operas such as Giulio Cesare and Alcina or the great oratorios, culminating, of course, in Messiah. Jane Glover, who has conducted Handel's work in opera houses and concert halls throughout the world, draws on her profound understanding of music and musicians to tell Handel's story. Featuring music from Handel's vast output. Abridged by Eileen Horne. Read by Jane Glover. Producer: Clive Brill A Brill Production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018 As a favourite of the King, Handel establishes a new musical society. Jane Glover's vivid account of the German composer's life in 18th-century London.
03	Decline	20181212	20181213 (R4)	Handel's music triumphs at the coronation of a new king. However, his operatic fortunes at the Royal Academy take a turn for the worse with the rise of a new English rival: ballad opera. Jane Glover's Handel in London tells the story of a young German composer who, in 1712, followed his princely master to London and would remain there for the rest of his life. That master would become King George II, and the composer was George Frederic Handel. He would be at the heart of musical activity in London for the next four decades, composing masterpiece after masterpiece, whether the glorious coronation anthem Zadok the Priest, operas such as Giulio Cesare and Alcina or the great oratorios, culminating, of course, in Messiah. Jane Glover, who has conducted Handel's work in opera houses and concert halls throughout the world, draws on her profound understanding of music and musicians to tell Handel's story. Featuring music from Handel's vast output. Abridged by Eileen Horne. Read by Jane Glover. Producer: Clive Brill A Brill Production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018. Handel triumphs at the coronation of a new king, but his operatic fortunes fare less well. Jane Glover's vivid account of the German composer's life in 18th-century London.
04	Messiah	20181213	20181214 (R4)	Handel's operatic rivals struggle while he suffers from health problems, before travelling to Ireland to present a new work. It's the premiere of an oratorio based on biblical texts he calls Messiah. Jane Glover's Handel in London tells the story of a young German composer who in 1712, followed his princely master to London and would remain there for the rest of his life. That master would become King George II and the composer was George Frederic Handel. He would be at the heart of musical activity in London for the next four decades, composing masterpiece after masterpiece, whether the glorious coronation anthem, Zadok the Priest, operas such as Giulio Cesare and Alcina or the great oratorios, culminating, of course, in Messiah. Jane Glover, who has conducted Handel's work in opera houses and concert halls throughout the world, draws on her profound understanding of music and musicians to tell Handel's story. Featuring music from Handel's vast output. Abridged by Eileen Horne. Read by Jane Glover. Producer: Clive Brill A Brill Production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018 Handel travels to Ireland to present a new work: Messiah Jane Glover's vivid account of the German composer's life in 18th-century London.
05	Truth	20181214	20181215 (R4)	Back in London, Handel finds a highly charged political landscape and reviews of his new work are mixed. Meanwhile, the composer must confront the terrible truth that he is going blind... Jane Glover's Handel in London tells the story of a young German composer who in 1712, followed his princely master to London and would remain there for the rest of his life. That master would become King George II and the composer was George Frederic Handel. He would be at the heart of musical activity in London for the next four decades, composing masterpiece after masterpiece, whether the glorious coronation anthem, Zadok the Priest, operas such as Giulio Cesare and Alcina or the great oratorios, culminating, of course, in Messiah. Jane Glover, who has conducted Handel's work in opera houses and concert halls throughout the world, draws on her profound understanding of music and musicians to tell Handel's story. Featuring music from Handel's vast output. Abridged by Eileen Horne. Concluded by Jane Glover. Producer: Clive Brill A Brill Production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018 Handel must confront the terrible truth that he is going blind. Jane Glover's vivid account of the German composer's life in 18th-century London.