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George Frederic Handel's Water Music.
Handel is best known for his operas and oratorios including The Messiah. He wrote many concerti-grossi including the famous Water Music. He was a prolific composer for keyboard works which include the eight great keyboard suites.
The Messiah.
No one. He never even married.
It's one movement from a larger work, "The Messiah."
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.
George Frideric Handel had three siblings: two sisters, named Johanna and Anna, and one brother, named Gottfried. His family was supportive of his musical pursuits, although his father's initial desire was for him to study law. Despite the family's focus on education, Handel's passion for music ultimately led him to become one of the most celebrated composers of the Baroque era.
One of them is Processions from the Water Music Suit.......which i played in 6th grade for a concert.
The Messiah was composed from august 22 to September 14, 1741 by George Frederik Handel (1685-1759) Perhaps one of the most complete opera libretto ever written. It was based after the Bible's prophecy of a child that would be born to save the world.
George Frideric Handel's father was a barber-surgeon. This role involved performing surgical procedures and providing medical care, as well as offering grooming services. Despite his father's initial disapproval of Handel's pursuit of music, he eventually supported his son's career, which led to Handel becoming one of the most renowned composers of the Baroque era.
George Frideric Handel
George Frideric Handel composed the Sarabande as part of his Suite in D minor, HWV 437, which was completed in 1733. The Sarabande is one of the most famous pieces from this suite and reflects the Baroque style prevalent during Handel's time. This piece is often performed as a standalone work today, showcasing Handel's expressive melodic style.