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 was a dramatic genius of the first order." [9] His …

Dec 11, 2025 · 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 …

Jul 20, 2023 · 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...

Feb 23, 2025 · Handel was one of the greatest composers of the Baroque period – discover our selection of the best Handel works featuring 10 masterpieces.

George Frideric Handel (1685–1759) was a German-British Baroque composer, famous for his operas, oratorios, anthems and organ concertos. Music and classical lovers may have encountered the …

In 1714 Handel finally settled in England, and transformed British music and opera tastes. He is now best known for operas such as Rinaldo (his first London success), Rodelinda and Acis and Galatea …

Dec 6, 2022 · George Frideric Handel—the most successful composer of the early 18th century, lauded by Beethoven in 1823 as “the greatest that ever lived”—remains a favorite today through the …

Born in Halle, Germany, in 1685, George Frideric Handel was one of the greatest composers of the late baroque period (1700-1750). Although his family had no musical distinction, his own musical talent …

Between 22 August and 14 September 1741 Handel composed his most famous work: Messiah. First performed during a visit to Dublin in 1742, Handel introduced the work to London for the first time on …

Apr 23, 2012 · The Royal Choral Society has performed Handel's Messiah on Good Friday at the Royal Albert Hall every year since 1876. The RCS filmed their performance on 6 ...