George Frederick Handel was a German-born composer and musician who later became a British citizen. He is considered one of the greatest Baroque composers of all time and is famous for his operas, oratorios, anthems, and concerti grossi. His most famous work is the oratorio 'Messiah'
Born in Halle, Germany in 1685
Moved to Italy in 1706 to work as a composer for nobility and the church
Moved to London, England in 1712 and became known for his operas
Switched to writing oratorios, including 'Messiah', due to a decline in popularity of operas
Handel died in London in 1759 at the age of 74
An oratorio composed in 1741, featuring the famous 'Hallelujah' chorus
A suite of instrumental pieces composed in 1717 to be played on a barge during a royal procession on the Thames river
A suite of instrumental pieces composed in 1749 to celebrate the end of the War of the Austrian Succession
Handel's most famous work is the oratorio 'Messiah', which features the famous 'Hallelujah' chorus.
Handel was born in Halle, Germany in 1685.
An oratorio is a large-scale musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists that tells a religious story through music and singing.
Yes, Handel wrote many operas in his early career in Italy and later in London. However, he switched to writing oratorios due to a decline in popularity of operas.
The 'Hallelujah' chorus is the most famous section of Handel's 'Messiah', featuring a choir singing the word 'Hallelujah' repeatedly.