From Handel and Hendrix to Joseph Bologne, the power of context in appreciating music

Martin Cullingford, Gramophone Editor
Saturday, June 17, 2023

Understanding history can add much to the impact of composers and their works

Bringing history to life: the restoration of Handel's house (photo: Christopher Ison)
Bringing history to life: the restoration of Handel's house (photo: Christopher Ison)

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