George Frideric Handel - Wikipedia Interest in Handel's music has grown since the mid-20th century The musicologist Winton Dean wrote that "Handel was not only a great composer; he was a dramatic genius of the first order " [9] His music was admired by Classical-era composers, especially Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven
George Frideric Handel | Biography, Background, Compositions . . . 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
George Frideric Handel - World History Encyclopedia George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) was a composer of baroque music who was born in Germany but became an English citizen His most famous works include his Messiah
Home - The Handel Institute The Handel Institute, established in 1987, is a British registered charity (no 296615) which promotes study and appreciation of the music and life of George Frideric Handel (1685–1759)
The beginners guide to Handel | English National Opera In 1714 Handel finally settled in England, and transformed British music and opera tastes He is now best known for operas such as Rinaldo (his first London success), Rodelinda and Acis and Galatea (his first staged opera set to an English libretto)
George Frideric Handel (1685–1759) | Composer | Biography . . . George Frideric Handel (1685–1759) was a German-British Baroque composer, famous for his operas, oratorios, anthems and organ concertos Music and classical lovers may have encountered the Messiah's 'Hallelujah' chorus at Christmas, or his Music for the Royal Fireworks