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Q: In George frideric handels opera xerxes the title character is the king of what land?
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What are the famous pieces that Handel wrote?

There are many famous pieces that were composed by Handel, "The Messiah", "Music For The Royal Fireworks!, "Zadok the Priest", and "Xerxes" are some that spring to mind.


Is zubin mehta xerxes mehta's brother?

No they are Cousins.


What was the first song ever played from a radio tower?

Christmas Eve 1906, Handel's Xerxes.


Did handel write operas?

Handel wrote 49 operas in the Italian style, including Julius Caesar, Xerxes, Rodelinda and many others before turning to writing oratorios in English such as Solomon, Israel in Egypt, and The Messiah.


Who won at salamis and why were they so successful?

The Battle of Salamis took place between the combined Greek Navy led by Thermistocles and The Persian Navy of Xerxes I in September 480 BC. It took place in the strait between Piraeus and Salamis Island. Although heavily outnumbered, the Greek Fleet defeated the Persians whose large fleet was unable to maneuver in the narrow strait. The Greek triremes on the left flank managed to break their opposition and threaten the enemy centre which could not withdraw because of a strong contrary wind and the fact that the strait was packed with Persian ships. The Persian admiral, Ariamenes, was killed in the fighting, disrupting the chain of command and adding to the confusion. The loss of many ships and the lack of naval dominance meant that the Persians were no longer able to maintain supply lines to their huge land army and were forced to withdraw. the Greek states that had been conquered by the Persians were later freed when the Persians were also defeated at the Battles of Platea and Mycale..