It was in March that Handel started his first oratorio season , featuring the organ concertos HWV 290 - 293 .
In January 1735 Ariodante opened , but , despite the quality of the music and a visible royal presence , was no more successful .
Ariodante was in March that Handel started his first oratorio season , featuring the organ concertos HWV 290 - 293 .
In January 1735 Ariodante opened , but , despite the quality of the music and a visible royal presence , was no more successful .