Handel Manuel

Handel Manuel (27 April 1918 – 22 October 1994) was an Indian pianist, organist, conductor, composer and accompanist, who helped to make western classical music popular in Chennai, India. Manuel was 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 and was the founder director of the Madras Philharmonic and Choral Society. He was the station director, Western music of All India Radio, and also in charge of its children's program.