He died a respected and rich man in 1759, aged 74, and was given a state funeral at Westminster Abbey. 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 …

2025年2月19日 · 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.

2014年4月2日 · George Frideric Handel composed operas, oratorios and instrumentals. His 1741 work, 'Messiah,' is among the most famous oratorios in history.

2023年7月20日 · 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...

George Frideric Handel (23 February 1685 – 14 April 1759) composed works including 42 operas; 24 oratorios; more than 120 cantatas, trios and duets; numerous arias; odes and serenatas; solo and trio sonatas; 18 concerti grossi; and 12 organ concertos.

2025年2月23日 · Handel was one of the greatest composers of the Baroque period – discover our selection of the best Handel works featuring 10 masterpieces.

2024年2月23日 · Handel’s music is synonymous with royalty and occasion – but this is the most iconic of the lot. The composer penned for coronation anthems for King George II of England …

From the triumphant "Hallelujah Chorus" to the majestic "Water Music Suite," each piece in this collection exemplifies Handel's mastery of composition and his ability to create captivating and...

2025年2月19日 · George Frideric Handel - Composer, Baroque, Oratorio: The first basis of Handel’s style was the north German music of his childhood, but it was soon completely overlaid by the Italian style that he acquired in early adulthood during his travels in Italy.

George Frederic Handel, the famous composer, is buried in the south transept of Westminster Abbey. He was born at Halle in Saxony in 1685, son of Georg and Dorothea, and died in London in 1759.