Music of Handel was quite know in Dublin. There, they played some of composer’s compositions, including oratorios and church music. We remember, that the last Handel’s opera Deidamia (premiered - January 10, 1741) - had failed. So, this failure was the main reason why Handel, in 1741, accepted the invitation to make his next concert season in Dublin. Handel was invited to Dublin by governor-general in Ireland - William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire. Lord Cavendish loved Handel’s music, probably, before to invite Maestro to Dublin, he met him many times in London. Handel left to Ireland around 4th of November and on November 18, composer arrived to Dublin. Irish audience met Maestro with the great enthusiasm. Local newspaper wrote about upcoming Handel’s concerts in pompous phrases, emphasizing that funds from some of the concerts would be used for charity. ***William Cavendish wasn’t only a politician, but also Maecenas and benefactor. He negotiated with the composer abou...
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