He notably conducted the German premiere of Handel 's Messiah in Hamburg on 21 May 1772 .
However , in 1771 -- 1772 he traveled to Germany , touring the country in a series of concerts with his pupil Ann Venables .
He notably conducted the Germany premiere of Handel 's Messiah in Hamburg on 21 May 1772 .
However , in 1771 -- 1772 he traveled to Germany , touring the country in a series of concerts with his pupil Ann Venables .