Great Performances S47E4 · Now Hear This “Handel: Italian Style”

Great Performances

Season 47 · Episode 4 · Now Hear This “Handel: Italian Style” · 54 min

Before becoming the most famous composer of his time, Handel gained a lifetime of experience in Italy. Welcomed by wealthy patrons, he traveled with the Scarlatti family and learned from Corelli and the masters of the Italian Style. Yoo returns to Italy to follow in Handel’s footsteps, taking in the art, architecture, fashion, food, wine, light and landscape.