Articles related to "Handel"

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

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

Handel's sacred music, Messiah, remains the most famous oratorio for Lent and Christmas. Facts and other information are revisited in this article.

The Faithful Shepherd, an Italian 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.

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

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.

Franz Joseph Haydn's oratorio The Seasons (Die Jahreszeiten): facts, the cast, brief history, and other Haydn-related information.

The Marden Singers continued a decades-long tradition with uplifting performances at Arundel and Nazareth House chapels in Harare, Zimbabwe this year.

Felix Mendelssohn's oratorio Elijah: facts, the cast, brief synopsis, brief history, and other Mendelssohn-related information.

In the dead cold of a late German autumn in 1705, an impoverished young musician named J.S. Bach journeyed hundreds of miles on foot to visit Dietrich Buxtehude.

A brief look at the romantic life of the great German composer Georg Friedrich Handel.

Rodelinda, an Italian opera by George Frederic Handel: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Handel opera information.

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

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

With Purcell, Handel, Haydn and Mendelssohn all having birthdays or celebrating milestone anniversaries, classical music has a lot to celebrate in 2009.

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.

Lists of good Wedding Music already circulate the internet. But what if you want to find something more unique than Pachelbel's "Canon in D"?

A brief look at the residences, permanent or temporary, of three of the great composers who traveled to Britain at one time.

George Friderick Handel wrote his magnum opus in 1741, but this tuneful and thoughtful oratorio is still enjoyed by millions today.

The Famous Children Series features entertaining biographies of ten well-known composers for children aged five to seven.

Rhode Island Philharmonic and the Providence Singers collaborate for the first time to bring Providence audiences an energetic, polished rendition of Handel's Messiah.

Profiles classic operas performed in the early years of the Sydney Opera House, Australia's beautiful landmark in Sydney, alongside the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Franz Joseph Haydn's oratorio The Creation: facts, the cast, brief history of The Creation, and other Haydn-related information.

Toronto's event calendar is brimming with holiday seasonal events, including the Christmas tree lighting at City Hall and performances of Handel's Messiah at Massey Hall.

Life and works of Domenico Scarlatti, Italian Baroque composer, one of the greatest harpsichordists of all-time.

A brief look at the life of the French harpsichordist and writer Denise Restout, companion and teaching assistant to the Polish harpsichordist Wanda Landowska.

Among the joy and busyness of the Christmas season, here are some simple tips and thoughtful suggestions to remember the birth of the Savior each day of the holiday.

There is a rich history of three centuries of theater on this site in the heart of London.

A review of The Music Box Orchestra, one of many CDs in the Baby Einstein collection.

The intertwined histories of the three entities - Coram's Fields, Coram, and the Foundling Museum - are unwound here as having grown out of the 1752 Foundling Hospital.

Parent profiles present information about potential adoptive families to birthparents who have chosen to place their child for adoption.

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

Mabel Wheeler Daniels was never able to sustain herself financially from her compositions, but her family was wealthy and she was encouraged to continue in her career.

A look into the lives and works of several American women who composed in the 19th century.

A brief look at the career of Amy Marcy Cheney Beach (Mrs. H.H.A.Beach), who had a celebrated career as a concert pianist and composer.

Victor Hely-Hutchinson could write in the style of Handel or other composers, but his own music was melodic, well-crafted, scintillating and original.

Ottawa is abound with Christmas lights, tours, concerts, markets, open houses and outdoor activities for all ages.

York offers a full slate of festivities for the Yorkshire holiday season such as Christmas markets, caroling, fairs, outdoor skating, street entertainment, cruises.

From the glorious Handel to the mysterious Pärt, the Easter season offers the excuse to explore music commemorating the passion and resurrection of Christ.

A brief look at several women composers of the past who were instrumental in being first in founding musical organizations and societies.

Birthday, anniversary, special Occasion? Discover who was born on this day and what momentous occasions also took place on this day in history.

Jacksonville is a bustling city with no shortage of fun things to do on any given day. But each year, locals look forward to a handful of annual Jacksonville events.

Arlington is classic small-town America, as portrayed by the artist Norman Rockwell on the covers of the Saturday Evening Post.

The Christmas Carol that was once known as the Portuguese Hymn was written by Englishman John Francis Wade.

Brief biography of English composer Sir William Walton - his life, influence and works. Famous for 'Facade.'

The Lyric Opera of Chicago announces its 2007/08 season to include works by Verdi, Puccini, Rossini, Strauss, Handel, Adams, and Tchaikovsky.

Life and works of Felix Mendelssohn, 19th century composer who founded the Leipzig Conservatory of Music and revived the works of Bach and Handel.