Handel Manuel
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Handel Manuel (April 27, 1918 – October 22, 1994) was an Indian pianist, organist, conductor, composer and accompanist. He helped to make western classical music popular in Chennai.
Biography
Early life
Manuel was born in Tuticorin, India, on April 27, 1918, and was named after the composer Handel. He was educated at the Madras Christian College, but he did not study music there. He was a self-taught composer.
At the age of 23 Manuel became the first Indian conductor of the Madras Musical Association. He also served for over 50 years as the organist and choirmaster at St Andrew's Church, Chennai (known as The Kirk) and was the founder director of the Madras Philharmonic and Choral Society.
