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A Playlist for Driving Along the Coast with the Top Down

Explore Alan Chapman's top music picks for a scenic drive, featuring works from Handel, Copland, Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, and Borodin. Perfect for every journey phase.

08/17/2026
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Chapman Challenge: The Story Behind Handel’s “Messiah”

In this Chapman Challenge, Alan discusses Handel's journey with oratorios, from his first encounter in Italy to his profitable English oratorios, culminating in the creation of Messiah.

12/15/2025
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Saturday Morning Car Tunes: George Frideric Handel, Pt. III

Handel didn’t just write operas and oratorios. He also wrote music without words. Sonatas, concertos, sinfonias, overtures, and… wait, are those fireworks?

08/09/2025
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Saturday Morning Car Tunes: George Frideric Handel, Pt. II

What’s an oratorio again? Whatever it is, Handel invented the English version. And English wasn’t even his first language!

07/26/2025
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Saturday Morning Car Tunes: George Frideric Handel, Pt. I

Who's the German guy who wrote Italian operas in England? Whoever he is, he wrote music you really can Handel.

07/19/2025
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The XYZ’s of Opera: Handel’s “Xerxes”

Explore the world of opera with the KUSC Guide, focusing on Handel's Xerxes. Learn about its history, unique characteristics, and its resurgence in popularity.

07/28/2019

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