The king of opera in his time born 1685 died 1759. When opera was out of fashion he turned to writing oratorios usually based on bible texts
reinhardHandel created a string of masterpieces and, as English court composer he entertained the monarchy and the masses with great festive music.
MaryBorn 23.2.1685 in Halle, 1702 enters Uni of Halle, 1703 moves to Hamburg, 1706-1710 Italy,1710 Hanover,1712 settles in London died 14.4.1759
MaryMaster of the King's Music at the court of King George 1 he was at the heart of 18th century English society a great figure of that period.
MaryHandel was the outstanding composer of the Georgian age and rather like Dr. Johnson, a great London 'character' enjoyed a wide social circle
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