Home of Handel
The Handel House in the 1200 year old cultural city of Halle gives detailed information on the life and work of the great composer, who spent much of his life in London. The house in which he was born also has an extensive collection of historical musical instruments.
The annual Handel Festival in Halle, with top-class concerts and performances of Handel operas, is a magnet for music-lovers every June.
The international choir festival 'Happy Birthday Handel' takes place every February with a performance of Handel's Messiah, featuring singers from all over the world.
With the Kurt Weill Festival, a festival of modern classical music, Dessau commemorates the composer of the Threepenny Opera, who was born in this town. A special location for events is Ferropolis, the ‘iron town' with such festivals as 'MELT' and 'BRASS ON'.
For further information on this tour or sights along the route please refer to the "Service" section on the right hand side or send us an email on culturalheart@germany.co.uk.
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