George Frederic Handel

German…gained greatest acclaim in England…lived 1685 to 1759…considered by Beethoven
to be greatest of all composers;  quote, “ I could learn from him”…sword duel, only saved by
button on suit…rank by Goulding, #9.

                                   Works Featured on CD's

Handel…Air, from Water Music Suite…probably composed for King George I of England,
1717… played on orchestral boat, Thames River…often heard during times of prayer,
meditation at weddings, funerals.

Handel…Water Music:  Alla Hornpipe. 

HANDEL…Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, from oratorio, Solomon, 1749…Definition:
Oratorio, a religious text, set to music, with no scenery, but with singing and orchestra.

HANDEL…Messiah, Hallelujah Chorus, 1742…often heard at Christmas, actually
for Easter…greatest oratorio in all classical music.

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