George Frideric Handel (1685 - 1759)

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George Frideric Handel

George Frideric Handel was a German-born English composer of the Baroque period.

After receiving a musical education, Handel worked briefly as an organist at the cathedral in Halle, then joined the violin section of the opera orchestra in Hamburg. After spending several years in Italy, he wrote many works there, including two operas. The style of Italian music permeated the composer's work throughout his life. Having become famous in Italy, in 1710 Handel was appointed Kapellmeister to the Elector of Hanover, the future King George I of England, and two years later he was already staging his operas in London.

In 1727 Handel became a British subject and was appointed composer to the Chapel Royal. In this capacity he wrote many musical works. From 1720 to 1728, operas at the Royal Theater in London were staged by the Royal Academy of Music, and Handel wrote the music for most of them.

In 1741, Handel wrote the most famous of his many oratorios, Messiah. Handel had a talent for musically portraying a human character in a single scene or aria - a gift he used with great dramatic power in his operas and oratorios. Although much of his music was vocal, Handel was also one of the recognized instrumental composers of the late Baroque era. Handel paid tribute to church music by composing many solemn hymns.

Handel's music has become an integral part of the national culture of England, and in Germany he is also honored as a major national composer.

Date and place of birt:23 february 1685, Halle (Saale), Germany
Date and place of death:14 april 1759, London, United Kingdom
Period of activity: XVII, XVIII century
Specialization:Composer
Art style:Baroque

Creators Baroque

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