George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) was a German-born composer who became a naturalized British subject and is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of the Baroque era. Handel's music encompassed a wide range of genres, including opera, oratorio, concerto, orchestral suites, and choral music. Handel's oratorio "Messiah" is perhaps his most famous and enduring composition. It includes the well-known "Hallelujah" chorus and is often performed during the Christmas season. His operatic works include "Giulio Cesare," "Rinaldo,"Alcina," and "Serse" (also known as "Xerxes").
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Handel’s Rinaldo, with its heroic aria “Lascia ch’io pianga,” might be better known for its operatic grandeur, but within its score lies a treasure for violinists: a wealth of virtuosic…
“I Know That My Redeemer Liveth” is one of the most popular and recognizable movements from Handel’s Messiah. The aria opens with a powerful ascending melody sung by the soprano,…
George Frideric Handel composed a set of six violin sonatas, commonly referred to as “Sonatas for Violin and Continuo” or “Violin Sonatas, Op. 1.” Violin Sonata No. 4 in D…
George Frideric Handel’s Concerto in G minor/G major, Op. 4, No. 1, is a part of his set of twelve concerti grossi known as “Concerti Grossi, Op. 4.” These concerti…
“The Cuckoo and the Nightingale” is a concerto for organ and orchestra composed by Handel in 1739. It is sometimes also known as “Organ Concerto No. 13” in Handel’s catalog…
Composed as part of Handel’s renowned oratorio “Messiah,” this chorus erupts with triumphant joy, announcing the birth of Jesus Christ. The soaring soprano lines and rich choral harmonies paint a…
Step into the world of Baroque elegance with Handel‘s Gavotte in G Major, HWV 491. This charming piece, originally composed for harpsichord, offers a delightful challenge for beginner pianists, inviting…
This sonata is written for the flute (or recorder) as the solo instrument, accompanied by a basso continuo, usually played on harpsichord or cello. The continuo part provides harmonic support…