George Frideric Handel: life of fame, musical style, and 3 things you didn't know before!

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George Frideric Handel: life of fame, musical style, and 3 things you didn't know before!

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He's one of history's most famous composers, but how much do you really know about Handel? Join us to learn about his life, music, and desire for fame; plus 3 things about him you didn't know before!Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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George Frideric Handel: life of fame, musical style, and 3 things you didn't know before!

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