Georg Friedrich Händel, also known as George Frideric Handel, was a Baroque-era composer born in Halle, Germany, in 1685. He spent the bulk of his career in England where he became a naturalized British subject. Handel is renowned for his operas, oratorios, anthems, and organ concertos. Among his most famous works are the "Messiah," an oratorio that includes the well-known "Hallelujah" chorus, "Water Music," and "Mus
... MoreGeorg Friedrich Händel, also known as George Frideric Handel, was a Baroque-era composer born in Halle, Germany, in 1685. He spent the bulk of his career in England where he became a naturalized British subject. Handel is renowned for his operas, oratorios, anthems, and organ concertos. Among his most famous works are the "Messiah," an oratorio that includes the well-known "Hallelujah" chorus, "Water Music," and "Music for the Royal Fireworks." These compositions have endured in popularity and are frequently performed at classical music concerts around the world.
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