Articles related to "George Frideric Handel"

Brief biography of composer George F. Handel, best-known for oratorios and operas. Famous for oratorio Messiah.

Christmas is quickly approaching, bringing with it the excuse to revisit standard favorites such as George Frideric Handel's beloved oratorio, the Messiah.

Handel's Messiah is a story of resurrection. It is both the biblical story of Christ's life and resurrection on earth, and the story of Handel's return from oblivion.

In reaction to the great famine in 1741, the Charitable Musical Society invited George Frideric Handel to premiere his new oratorio in Dublin.

Traces early English opera with significant roles played by Henry Purcell and George Frideric Handel.

Short history of the Christmas carol "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night," a best-loved Nativity song.

Ever wonder how old your favorite composer was turning this year? Find out with this fast list of major Classical composers.

JS Bach's Magnificat, is a canticle, a sacred music of praise by Mary, on learning she'll give birth to Christ. Bach's Magnificat brief history, and other information.

Acis and Galatea, an English opera by G.F. Handel: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Handel opera information.

Tamerlano (Tamerlane), an Italian opera drama by George Frideric Handel: opera plot synopsis, character roles description, and other Handel opera information.

The Faithful Shepherd, an Italian opera by George Frideric Handel: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Handel opera information.

Giulio Cesare (Julius Caesar), an Italian tragic opera by George Frideric Handel: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Handel opera information.

Rinaldo, an Italian opera drama by George Frideric Handel: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Handel opera information.

Handel's sacred music, Messiah, remains the greatest oratorio. Handel's Messiah facts, brief history, and first performance.

JS Bach's sacred music, Christmas Oratorio - facts, structure, first performance, and brief history.

Whether you're specifically looking for opera or simply for beautiful seasonal music, these Christmas recordings by opera stars, old and new, are a perfect choice.