Ita’s World – Page 70 – International Diplomat America

Handel House Museum: Castrati and Divas

01/07/2009

George Frederick Handel (1685-1759), the well travelled German born baroque composer and organist, resided in England from 1712 and became a British citizen in 1727. He is chiefly remembered for his choral works, specially the oratorio Messiah (1741) and, for orchestra, his Water Music suite (c.1717) and Music for the Royal Fireworks (c.1749). Dublin audiences were no strangers to the music of George Frederick Handel. In 1741 he arrived at the invitation of the Duke of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant…

Walls Between People: Eight modern walls

01/07/2009

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The International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in Geneva is showing a temporary exhibition entitled Walls Between People from 24 September 2008 to 25 January 2009. Based upon the book “Walls between People” by Alexandra Novosseloff and Frank Neisse, the displays are presented in a unique way providing photographs and testimonials whilst physically experiencing the presence of the walls. Geographical mobility redefines new territories, but far from suppressing political barriers, it creates new barriers that are harder to…