Composer of the Week

Handel in London: 5 Musical Walks

Part Three

Wednesday 20 December 2006 12:00-13:00 (Radio 3)

Repeated: Wednesday 27 December 2006 0:00-1:00 (Radio 3)

Donald Macleod and Lewis Foreman explore some fascinating sites along The Strand where Handel conducted his musical business, from visits to publishers to private 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.

Duration:

1 hour

Handel Walks

Illustration by Mel Burgum.

Links
Foundling Hospital Museum

Playlist

Virtue, truth and innocence (Esther)
The Sixteen
Harry Christophers (conductor)
Collins Classics 70402
CD2 t12

Concerto grosso in Gm, Op 6 No 6
Concentus Musicus Wien
Nikolaus Harnoncourt (director)
Teldec 4509 95500-2
CD3 T7-11

Sonata in A, Op 1 No 3
Elizabeth Wallfisch (violin)
Richard Tunnicliffe (cello)
Paul Nicholson (harpsichord)
Hyperion CDA66921/3
CD3 T9-12

Anthem for the Foundling Hospital (excerpt)
Judith Nelson and Emma Kirkby (sopranos)
Shirley Minto (contralto)
James Bowman (countertenor)
Martyn Hill (tenor)
David Thomas (bass)
Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford
Academy of Ancient Music
Simon Preston (conductor)
Decca 458 072-2
 CD1 t8-12 

Composer of the Week

Episode and Playlist Information

• Handel in London: 5 Musical Walks
  • Part One
  • Part Two
  • Part Three
  • Part Four
  • Part Five