Classical Giants: Handel

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Did you know that:

• Handel was known to those who loved him as ‘the Great Bear.’
• He was almost killed by his best friend in a duel.
• Although he had no children of his own, he was a great supporter of children’s charities.
• Despite being German by birth, he was buried with full State honours in Westminster Abbey.

Learn these and more fascinating facts about this well-loved Baroque composer and honorary Brit, in Classical Giants: Handel.

Classical Giants brings to life the most famous composers in history, introducing them to children as real characters who lived and breathed on a real historical timeline.

Take children on a journey of discovery to learn, not only what Handel was like as a person, but also what made him tick: what were his struggles and his joys; what were the events that shaped his world; what was important to him, what influenced him and what inspired him to create his greatest masterpieces.