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  1. www.britannica.com › biography › George-Frideric-HandelGeorge Frideric Handel | Biography, Background, Compositions, ...

    Sep 26, 2024 · 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.

  2. www.udiscovermusic.com › classical-features › best-handel-works-10-essential-piecesBest Handel Works: 10 Essential Pieces By The Great Composer

    Feb 23, 2024 · George Frideric Handel was one of the greatest composers of the Baroque period. Opera dominated Handel’s career, yet he was better known for his oratorios and instrumental works for several...

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › George_Frideric_HandelGeorge Frideric Handel - Wikipedia

    With his English oratorios, such as Messiah and Solomon, the coronation anthems, and other works including Water Music and Music for the Royal Fireworks, Handel became a national icon in Britain, and featured in the BBC series The Birth of British Music: Handel – The Conquering Hero.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_compositions_by_George_Frideric_HandelList of compositions by George Frideric Handel - Wikipedia

    George Frideric Handel (23 February 1685 – 14 April 1759) composed works including 42 operas; 24 oratorios; more than 120 cantatas, trios and duets; numerous arias; odes and serenatas; solo and trio sonatas; 18 concerti grossi; and 12 organ concertos.

  5. www.britannica.com › biography › George-Frideric-HandelMusic of George Frideric Handel - Encyclopedia Britannica

    Sep 26, 2024 · George Frideric Handel - Composer, Baroque, Oratorio: The first basis of Handel’s style was the north German music of his childhood, but it was soon completely overlaid by the Italian style that he acquired in early adulthood during his travels in Italy.

  6. www.classicfm.com › composers › handel10 of Handel’s best pieces of music - Classic FM

    Feb 23, 2024 · George Frideric Handel was one of the Baroque era’s most celebrated musical voices. Here are 10 of his greatest pieces.

  7. www.eno.org › composers › george-frideric-handelThe Life of George Frideric Handel: Operas & Music - ENO

    Feb 15, 2024 · Explore the nuances of Handel’s compositions, gaining insights into the genius behind the music that continues to captivate audiences worldwide. This guide is your key to unlocking the rich tapestry of George Handel’s legacy, providing a deeper understanding of his contributions to classical music.

  8. musopen.org › music › composerComplete list of music composed by Georg Friedrich Händel -...

    Browse the complete list of music pieces composed by Georg Friedrich Händel.

  9. www.biography.com › musicians › george-handelGeorge Frideric Handel - Messiah, Compositions & Facts - ...

    Apr 2, 2014 · George Frideric Handel composed operas, oratorios and instrumentals. His 1741 work, 'Messiah,' is among the most famous oratorios in history.

  10. music.youtube.com › channel › UC7RbxklXgen4XKGsxuApU7gGeorge Frideric Handel - YouTube Music

    George Frideric Handel was a German-British Baroque composer well known for his operas, oratorios, anthems, concerti grossi, and organ concertos.