Bathurst Region Tourism

George Frideric Handel - a harmony of friendships
2026-06-16 18:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Bathurst Library, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Discover more about the life of George Frideric Handel (1685-1759), a composer known for his operas and oratorios, presented by musicologist Dennis Dorwick.
Many know the music of Handel, a German-born English composer, but few know the details of his life. This talk will focus on the stories of three people who influenced his life in crucial and sometimes, unusual, ways.
You might imagine a composer writing music in a quiet garret… however, music is almost always a collegial art. This was certainly true for Handel who loved both opera and oratorio. These stage arts demanded singing actors who could move both the hearts and minds of his audience. ‘Handel – a Harmony of Friendships’ will be accompanied with both images and musical examples.
Dennis Dorwick has a Master of Music (Research) from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and is a member of both the American Handel Society and the Handel Institute (UK). He is a flute player and a music teacher of over 21 years. He has recently moved to Bathurst and continues to broaden his research on the life and music of Handel.
To book a spot, call the library on 6333 6281.
