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Why were oratorios cheaper to produce than operas?
Because opera normally needs scenery and costumes- oratorios do not.
What types of church music did Handel write?
Operas, and oratorios
Are operas based on religious themes?
Usually operas are not based on religious themes. You may be thinking of oratorios.
When did Handel offer his oratorios because operas were prohibited?
During lent.
Who wrote Italian operas and English oratorios?
George Frederick Handel (1685-1759)
What is a nice word for the letter O?
Omniscience is nice. Oratorios and operas are usually nice.
How many operas did George Frideric Handel make?
Handel composed: * 42 operas * 29 oratorios * 120 duets and trios and cantatas
What has the author Bain Murray written?
Bain Murray has written: 'The legend' -- subject(s): Librettos, Operas, Oratorios
How much oratorios and operas did george frederic handel compose?
Twenty nine. Among George Frideric Handel works, he composed 42 operas; 29 oratorios; more than 120 duets, trios and cantatas; chamber music, arias, church music; instrumental pieces, as well as 16 organ concertos.
Where are Oratorios typically performed?
Oratorios are sacred operas, so they are traditionally performed in churches. However, being magnificent compositions that utilise orchestra, choir and soloists, they are performed as concert pieces as well.
At what age did George Frederick Handel die?
George Frederick Handel, composer of the Baroque Era - Born - 23rd of February, 1685 in Halle, Germany Died - 14th of April, 1759 in London, England Buried in Westminster Abbey, London Major works include - 47 Operas, 12 Concertos, 16 Oratorios. Genres - Italianate operas, English oratorios.
Where is handel's birthplace?
George Frederick Handel, composer of the Baroque Era - Born - 23rd of February, 1685 in Halle, Germany Died - 14th of April, 1759 in London, England Buried in Westminster Abbey, London Major works include - 47 Operas, 12 Concertos, 16 Oratorios. Genres - Italianate operas, English oratorios. Handel had lost his sight by the time he died.
