London and Dublin: George Frideric Handel

Simon takes us through Handel's house in London where he wrote Messiah and other masterpieces before taking a side trip to Dublin to explore the premiere of Messiah in the Irish capital. Returning to London we hear of his charitable work with the Foundling Hospital before ending in Westminster Abbey where the great man is buried. The Australian Chamber Orchestra performs the Finale from Handel's Concerto Grosso No.10.