Handel, George Frideric Home: London, England George Frideric Handel (February 23, 1685 – April 14, 1759) was a German/British Baroque composer who was a leading composer of concerti grossi, operas and oratorios. Born in Germany as Georg Friedrich Händel, he lived most of his adult life in England, becoming a subject of the British crown in 1727. His most famous piece is Messiah, an oratorio set to texts from the King James Bible; other well-known works are Water Music and Music for the Royal Fireworks. He deeply influenced many of the composers who came after him, including Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven, and his work helped lead the transition from the Baroque to the Classical era.
Handel was born at Halle in Saxony in 1685, the same year that both Johann Sebastian Bach and Domenico Scarlatti were born. He displayed considerable musical talent at an early age; by the age of seven he was a skilful performer on the harpsichord and organ, and at nine he began to compose music. However, his father, a barber-surgeon to the court of Saxe-Weissenfels, was opposed to George Frideric pursuing a musical career, preferring him to study law. Nevertheless, the young Handel was permitted to take lessons in musical composition and keyboard techniques from Friedrich Wilhelm Zachau, the ... MORE
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Arrival of the Queen of Sheba [Handel] Symphonic orchestral, striking strings introduce a pleasantly optimistic and sprightly melody that provides lots of movement.
Catalog Id: 213467
Composed: 1749
Classical Music •
Baroque period
Tempo: Medium Fast
Artist: RFCM Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Handel, George Frideric
Publisher: Project Management (Borders) Ltd.
STEREO Length 3:12
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Halleluliah Chorus (from the Messiah) The most famous piece from Handel's Messiah. Proud and exciting.
Catalog Id: 246841
Classical Music •
Baroque period
Artist: Apollo Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Handel, George Frideric
Publisher: Chris Worth Productions
STEREO Length 3:41
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Messiah Halleluliah [Handel] The most famous piece from Handel's Messiah. Proud and exciting. Large symphony orchestra and mixed choir.
Catalog Id: 245841
Composed: 1741
Spiritual Music •
Inspirational
Tempo: Medium Fast
Artist: RFCM Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Handel, George Frideric
Publisher: Project Management (Borders) Ltd.
STEREO Length 3:43
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Zadok The Priest A soft introduction builds to a choir in full voice. Joyful celebration.
Catalog Id: 246865
Classical Music •
Baroque period
Artist: Apollo Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Handel, George Frideric
Publisher: Chris Worth Productions
STEREO Length 6:05
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Hornpipe No.2 (from the Water Music Suite) The most famous theme from Handel's Water Music.
Catalog Id: 246861
Classical Music •
Baroque period
Artist: Apollo Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Handel, George Frideric
Publisher: Chris Worth Productions
STEREO Length 3:01
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Allegro Vigoroso (from the Water Music Suite) Vibrant and joyous piece from Handel's Water Music.
Catalog Id: 246856
Classical Music •
Baroque period
Artist: Apollo Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Handel, George Frideric
Publisher: Chris Worth Productions
STEREO Length 1:23
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Allegro No.1 (from the Water Music Suite) Lively and playful allegro from Handel's Water Music.
Catalog Id: 246853
Classical Music •
Baroque period
Artist: Apollo Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Handel, George Frideric
Publisher: Chris Worth Productions
STEREO Length 2:40
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Largo (from Xerxes) An emotional piece at a slow tempo. Used at church ceremonies like weddings.
Catalog Id: 246836
Classical Music •
Baroque period
Artist: Apollo Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Handel, George Frideric
Publisher: Chris Worth Productions
STEREO Length 3:45
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Handel - Harp Concerto (1st movement) The 1st movement of Handel's Harp Concerto. Opus 4 No.6.
Catalog Id: 246830
Classical Music •
Baroque period
Artist: Apollo Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Handel, George Frideric
Publisher: Chris Worth Productions
STEREO Length 4:14
10.
La Rejouissance (from the Royal Fireworks Music) Triumphant fanfare by Handel for The Royal Fireworks Music.
Catalog Id: 246829
Classical Music •
Baroque period
Artist: Apollo Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Handel, George Frideric
Publisher: Chris Worth Productions
STEREO Length 2:00
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Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba Striking strings introduce a sprightly melody that provides lots of movement.
Catalog Id: 246826
Classical Music •
Baroque period
Artist: Apollo Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Handel, George Frideric
Publisher: Chris Worth Productions
STEREO Length 3:13
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For Unto Us a Child Is Born (from the Messiah) [Handel] Cheerful and thankful from Handel's Messiah. Orchestral with large mixed choir.
Catalog Id: 245840
Composed: 1741
Spiritual Music •
Inspirational
Tempo: Medium
Artist: RFCM Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Handel, George Frideric
Publisher: Project Management (Borders) Ltd.
STEREO Length 4:05
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Dank Sei Dir Herr (from the Messiah) [Handel] Emotional German song arranged by Handel: "Thanks Be To Thee". Orchestral with choir
Catalog Id: 245839
Composed: 1741
Spiritual Music •
Inspirational
Tempo: Medium Slow
Artist: RFCM Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Handel, George Frideric
Publisher: Project Management (Borders) Ltd.
STEREO Length 3:44
14.
And The Glory of The Lord (from the Messiah) [Handel] Light and bouncy, almost pompous from Handel's Messiah. Orchestral with choir. In 3/4 time, waltz-like.
Catalog Id: 245837
Composed: 1741
Spiritual Music •
Inspirational
Tempo: Medium Fast
Artist: RFCM Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Handel, George Frideric
Publisher: Project Management (Borders) Ltd.
STEREO Length 3:01
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Minuet and Trio (from the Water Music Suite) A grand fanfare introduces this triumphant piece from Handel's Water Music.
Catalog Id: 246863
Classical Music •
Baroque period
Artist: Apollo Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Handel, George Frideric
Publisher: Chris Worth Productions
STEREO Length 2:56
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Larghetto (from the Water Music Suite) Light flute and string melodies lead this piece from Handel's Water Music.
Catalog Id: 246862
Classical Music •
Baroque period
Artist: Apollo Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Handel, George Frideric
Publisher: Chris Worth Productions
STEREO Length 2:07
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Hornpipe No.1 (from the Water Music Suite) This is the short hornpipe No.1 on it's own from Handel's Water Music.
Catalog Id: 246860
Classical Music •
Baroque period
Artist: Apollo Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Handel, George Frideric
Publisher: Chris Worth Productions
STEREO Length 0:51
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Bourree and Hornpipe No.1 (from the Water Music Suite) This is the bourree and hornpipe No.1 from Handel's Water Music together in one piece.
Catalog Id: 246859
Classical Music •
Baroque period
Artist: Apollo Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Handel, George Frideric
Publisher: Chris Worth Productions
STEREO Length 1:34
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Bourree (from the Water Music Suite) This is the short bourree on it's own from Handel's Water Music. Drives along with plenty of movement.
Catalog Id: 246858
Classical Music •
Baroque period
Artist: Apollo Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Handel, George Frideric
Publisher: Chris Worth Productions
STEREO Length 0:43
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Andante con Moto (from the Water Music Suite) Woodwinds feature in this work from Handel's Water Music.
Catalog Id: 246857
Classical Music •
Baroque period
Artist: Apollo Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Handel, George Frideric
Publisher: Chris Worth Productions
STEREO Length 3:07
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Allegro Molto (from the Water Music Suite) Bouncy and happy piece from Handel's Water Music.
Catalog Id: 246855
Classical Music •
Baroque period
Artist: Apollo Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Handel, George Frideric
Publisher: Chris Worth Productions
STEREO Length 2:33
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Allegro No.2 (from the Water Music Suite) Celebratory feel to theis allegro from Handel's Water Music.
Catalog Id: 246854
Classical Music •
Baroque period
Artist: Apollo Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Handel, George Frideric
Publisher: Chris Worth Productions
STEREO Length 2:08
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Air No.2 (from the Water Music Suite) Joyful air from Handel's Water Music.
Catalog Id: 246852
Classical Music •
Baroque period
Artist: Apollo Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Handel, George Frideric
Publisher: Chris Worth Productions
STEREO Length 2:46
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Air No.1 (from the Water Music Suite) Mellow melodies in this air from Handel's Water Music.
Catalog Id: 246851
Classical Music •
Baroque period
Artist: Apollo Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Handel, George Frideric
Publisher: Chris Worth Productions
STEREO Length 2:22
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I Know My Redeemer Liveth (Messiah) A soloist against a calm orchestral backing from Handel's Messiah.
Catalog Id: 246842
Classical Music •
Baroque period
Artist: Apollo Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Handel, George Frideric
Publisher: Chris Worth Productions
STEREO Length 6:11
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