The German-British musician is regarded by many to be the greatest composer of all time. his many works include The Messiah, The Water Music, The Royal Fireworks and Zadoc the Priest.
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Although of German birth,Handel spent most of his life in England,becoming naturalised.The Messiah was produced in Dublin in 1742,and was immediately recognised as one of the worlds greatest masterpieces of music.Handel was commissioned to write an anthem for the coronation of George 11, and since then Zadoc the Priest has been played at every British coronation since.
http://youtu.be/EXjY6w1KQMo
http://youtu.be/jI0YOPoj4t0
However,fortune did not always smile on Handel,but he survived to restore his reputation.He was never married and kept his personal life private.
http://youtu.be/7U8YVsW9I8U
In 1759,Handel died and was buried in Westminster Abbey, still held in high esteem by his fellow composers,Bach, Mozart and Beethoven.
http://youtu.be/76RrdwElnTU
Although of German birth,Handel spent most of his life in England,becoming naturalised.The Messiah was produced in Dublin in 1742,and was immediately recognised as one of the worlds greatest masterpieces of music.Handel was commissioned to write an anthem for the coronation of George 11, and since then Zadoc the Priest has been played at every British coronation since.
http://youtu.be/EXjY6w1KQMo
http://youtu.be/jI0YOPoj4t0
However,fortune did not always smile on Handel,but he survived to restore his reputation.He was never married and kept his personal life private.
http://youtu.be/7U8YVsW9I8U
In 1759,Handel died and was buried in Westminster Abbey, still held in high esteem by his fellow composers,Bach, Mozart and Beethoven.
"The music catches breath, and disturbs memory"
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