George Handel

(1685 - 1759)

German-born composer second only to J.S. Bach as the leading composer of the High Baroque era. His concertos and sonatas show exceptional melodic gifts, and his contribution to the development of modern oratorios and operas is significant.

Additional information on Handel:

George Frideric Handel by Brad Leissa
George Frideric Handel by Tony Davie
Article on the Messiah and List of Operas by Tim Cordell
Hear Handel - Performances of Handel's Music Worldwide

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