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 …

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 popularity of pieces …

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 …

Handel’s music is a synthesis of all the styles he had known since his youth. His borrowings from other composers demonstrate the breadth of his musical knowledge. Adopting some of the angular …

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 …

Dec 11, 2025 · 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 …

The German spelling of his name (Georg Friedrich Händel) is still used by German writers. Although they both lived in the late Baroque period, Bach and Handel’s music developed differently. Handel …

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Dec 24, 2025 · Last December, host Scott Tong got the "behind the scenes" story of the creation of George Frideric Handel's "Messiah" with Georgetown professor Charles King, author of the book …