- George Frideric Handel | Biography, Background, Compositions, Music . . .
George Frideric Handel, German-born English composer of the late Baroque era, noted particularly for his operas, oratorios, and instrumental compositions He wrote the most famous of all oratorios, Messiah, and is also known for such occasional pieces as Water Music and Music for the Royal Fireworks
- George Frideric Handel Composer - Biography, Age and Wife
Discover the life of George Frideric Handel, the Baroque composer known for his operas and oratorios, including the famous Messiah
- Best Handel Works: 10 Essential Pieces By The Great Composer
Handel was one of the greatest composers of the Baroque period – discover our selection of the best Handel works featuring 10 masterpieces
- George Frideric Handel (1685–1759) - Classic FM
George Frideric Handel (1685–1759) was a German-British Baroque composer, famous for his operas, oratorios, anthems and organ concertos Music and classical lovers may have encountered the Messiah's 'Hallelujah' chorus at Christmas, or his Music for the Royal Fireworks
- The beginners guide to Handel | English National Opera
In 1714 Handel finally settled in England, and transformed British music and opera tastes He is now best known for operas such as Rinaldo (his first London success), Rodelinda and Acis and Galatea (his first staged opera set to an English libretto)
- GFHandel. org
Handel continued to live a dramatic and productive life during the 1740s, writing diverse works such as Biblical dramatic oratorios (Samson, Belshazzar, Solomon), secular music dramas based on Greek classical tragedies (Semele and Hercules) and patriotic concert works (Judas Maccbaeus)
- George Frideric Handel - Messiah, Compositions Facts
George Frideric Handel composed operas, oratorios and instrumentals His 1741 work, 'Messiah,' is among the most famous oratorios in history
- George Frideric Handel - World History Encyclopedia
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) was a composer of baroque music who was born in Germany but became an English citizen His most famous works include his Messiah
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