This composer was born in Halle (now Germany) in 1685, but at the age of 42 he obtained English citizenship and settled permanently in London. Although he did not come from a family with musical traditions, he was a young talent whose teacher was Friedrich Wilhelm Zachow, teaching the boy to play the harpsichord and organ. Young Haendel also played the violin and oboe. He traveled a lot, and at the age of 25 he became the music director at the court in Hanover. When he was 30 years old, he became incredibly famous. From this period come numerous operas ("Almira", "Radamisto", "Giulio Cesare") as well as orchestral music ("Water Music"). Unfortunately, after 15 years, he stopped being recognized as an artist, and only at the age of 50 his fame returned. It was then that he changed his musical preferences, starting to write oratorios, not operas as before. Famous oratorios he created during this time include "Messiah" (composed and performed at the request of the Duke of Devonshire in Dublin in 1742), "Saul", and "Judas Maccabaeus". He is also known for his Concerti Grossi, for example op. 3 or op. 6. His vision problems prevented him from composing further, but he did not stop playing the organ. Compared to J. S. Bach, Haendel emphasized melody and harmony more than counterpoint. He was a master of contrast. He died in London in 1759.
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"Water Music" performed by the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra.
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