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 …

Jul 20, 2023 · George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) was a composer of baroque music who was born in Germany but became an English citizen. His most famous works include his Messiah...

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 enjoyed two notable operatic successes, Teseo and Amadigi, and one failure, Il pastor fido. But his meteoric rise in popularity began in earnest with the founding of the Royal Academy of Music in …

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 …

Born in Halle, Germany, in 1685, George Frideric Handel was one of the greatest composers of the late baroque period (1700-1750). Although his family had no musical distinction, his own musical talent …

George Frideric Handel (1685–1759) was a German-British Baroque composer, famous for his operas, oratorios, anthems and organ concertos. Music and classical lovers may have encountered the …

5 days ago · The story of Handel’s Messiah is a reminder that great art isn’t static; it’s a living, breathing entity that evolves and adapts with each generation. What new forms will Handel’s masterpiece take …