Handel, George Frideric

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A German-born composer, who became a naturalized British subject; born 1685, and died 1759. Best known for his operas, oratorios, and concertos; a list might include his Messiah (with its Hallelujah Chorus), Water Music, Music for the Royal Fireworks, organ concertos, and his works for keyboard, such as The Harmonious Blacksmith.

  • American Handel Society  - Promotes study of the life, works, and times of George Frideric Handel, and encourages performance of his music. Provides details of membership, conferences, details of grants and awards, and a newsletter.
  • The Czech Handel Society  - Formed to promote performance and study of the works of Handel and Baroque Europe. Includes details of publications, concerts and lectures, and the society's projects.
  • GFHandel.org  - A project dedicated to the great baroque composer; includes a substantial library of biographical and musicological resources, discography, publications, links, and details of The Handel Institute.
  • Handel Haus - Halle  - A museum in the house where Handel was born in Halle an der Saale, Germany; provides a history and guide, with information about exhibitions and annual festival of his music, and details of their research library. Also includes a biography.
  • Handel House Museum  - The composer's home in London, UK, where he composed the Messiah, Zadok the Priest and Music for the Royal Fireworks. Includes a visitor guide, events list, and an archive of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of his death.
  • London Handel Festival  - An annual celebration of the music of Handel; includes a program, ticket and venue details, archive from previous events, and profiles of performers and ensembles.
 
 
 
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