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Georg Friedrich Händel

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Georg Friedrich Händel (1685–1759) was a German-born Baroque composer who spent much of his career in London and is known for operas, oratorios and orchestral suites such as Messiah, Water Music and Music for the Royal Fireworks.

Born 1685, died 1759. German-born, later naturalised British. Composed the Water Music for a 1717 Thames performance and Music for the Royal Fireworks for 1749 celebrations. Renowned for operas, oratorios (notably Messiah) and instrumental works.

DeBaser reviews praise Händel's musical beauty, from the dramatic arias of Tamerlano to the outdoor splendor of Water Music and Music for the Royal Fireworks. Reviewers highlight orchestration, dance forms and the works' historical occasions. Recommended recordings include Trevor Pinnock and The English Concert.

Notable Quotes

❝ all this opera, all these three-plus hours of spectacle, are composed over music of unspeakable beauty.
❝ «Every Englishman believes that Händel now holds an important position in heaven. If that's the case, le bon Dieu should feel in front of him like Louis XIII before Richelieu.»
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