George Frideric Handel
George Frideric Handel
Born February 23, 1685, Halle (Saxony), Germany
Died April 14, 1759, London, England
Born February 23, 1685, Halle (Saxony), Germany
Died April 14, 1759, London, England
Bio
George Frideric Handel was a German-born English composer of the late Baroque era. He is renowned for his operas and oratorios, especially the Messiah oratorio with its Christmas favorite, the “Hallelujah Chorus.” Handel’s output includes 42 operas, 29 oratorios, over 120 cantatas, 16 organ concerti, as well as a large collection of arias, chamber music and ecumenical pieces.
Famous Works
The Messiah Oratorio, “See, the Conqu'ring Hero Comes” from Judas Maccabaeus, “Ombra mai fu” from Serse, “Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba” from Solomon, Music for Royal Fireworks Orchestral Suite, The Water Music Orchestral Suite, The Harmonious Blacksmith
George Frideric Handel was a German-born English composer of the late Baroque era. He is renowned for his operas and oratorios, especially the Messiah oratorio with its Christmas favorite, the “Hallelujah Chorus.” Handel’s output includes 42 operas, 29 oratorios, over 120 cantatas, 16 organ concerti, as well as a large collection of arias, chamber music and ecumenical pieces.
Famous Works
The Messiah Oratorio, “See, the Conqu'ring Hero Comes” from Judas Maccabaeus, “Ombra mai fu” from Serse, “Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba” from Solomon, Music for Royal Fireworks Orchestral Suite, The Water Music Orchestral Suite, The Harmonious Blacksmith
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