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Handel’s Messiah was first performed at Easter – musician Neil Martin tells us about his work on the Ulster-Scots version
Handel’s Messiah was first performed on 13 April, 1742 in Dublin. Centuries later, musician and composer Neil Martin tells us about his work on the Ulster-Scots version.
Handel’s Messiah was first performed on 13 April, 1742 in Dublin. Centuries later, local musician and composer Neil Martin talks about his work on the Ulster-Scots version of the oratorio and how music – of all kinds - can help us respond emotionally to every aspect of life.
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Sun 12 Apr 2020
18:03
91Èȱ¬ Radio Ulster & 91Èȱ¬ Radio Foyle
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