Every year the city of Halle, birthplace of George Frideric Handel, organizes an international conference alongside its festival dedicated to the maestro, the Hndel-Festspiel.In keeping with the theme of this year's festival, 'Frischer Wind: Der junge Hndel in Italien' (Fresh Wind: The Young Handel in Italy), the conference focused on Italian texts set to music by Handel and his contacts with Italian literature and lyricists.Indeed, at the age of twenty, Handel embarked on a journey to Italy, where he would reside for a period of five years (from about June 1705 to September 1710).Through interaction with other artists and the invaluable support of patrons, he refined his craft, developing a deep understanding of Italian vocal art.
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