The World of Composer G.F. Handel | Seniors Festival | Sutherland Library

Discover the life, music and friendships of British-German Baroque composer Georg Frideric Handel, presented by Musicologist Dennis Dorwick.

Discover the life, music, friendships of British-German Baroque composer Georg Frideric Handel (1685-1759), presented by Musicologist Dennis Dorwick.

The music of Georg Frideric Handel (1685-1759) is known by many, but few know many details of his life. This talk focuses on Handel's life and music as well as his life-long friendship with German composer Georg Phillip Telemann (1681-1767).

Dennis Dorwick arrived in Australia from the USA in 1976 to teach instrumental music in Geelong. He has a Masters in Musicology (Research) from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, with a thesis on the reception and performance of Telemann’s music in Australia. Dennis is a member of the American Handel Society and the [Samuel] Johnson Society of Australia. He continues to play and teach both the flute and piccolo.

Morning tea will be provided for attendees on the day.

Please be aware of the following:

• Bookings are essential (each person needs a ticket)
• Morning tea will be provided