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Georg Frideric Handel.

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Who was George handel?

composer of "messiah"


Who was George Frideric Handel?

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Which composer wrote a Christmas oratorio caled The Messiah in the 18th century?

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Who is the composer of Messiah?

George Frideric Handel: Which is why it is often called "Handel's Messiah" Originally composed 1741 but Handel tweeked it multiple times until 1754.


Who is the German music composer who wrote messiah?

Georg Frideric Handel was a German composer who thoroughly Anglicized himself. He had made a career writing italian operas, but in England he changed to writing oratorios, large choral works usually but not always with Biblical themes. "Messiah" became his biggest hit.


What are the famous pieces that Handel wrote?

There are many famous pieces that were composed by Handel, "The Messiah", "Music For The Royal Fireworks!, "Zadok the Priest", and "Xerxes" are some that spring to mind.


When was the language Handel Messiah composed?

The composer George Frideric Handel composed the oratorio "Messiah" in the English language, although he was German himself. He wrote it in 1741 and it remains one of the most popular classical works.


Who is George friderick handel?

George Frederic Handel is a German composer in Baroque period. Handel was born in 1685 and died in England at age 74 (1759). He was popular as a composer for operas, concerti-grossi and oratorios and as an organist. Two of his widely known works are Messiah (oratorio for solo voices, chorus and baroque orchestra) and Passacaglia in G minor (from his keyboard suite no 7).


Why was messiah by Handel a classical music?

Messiah is the most famous oratorio composed by the Baroque composer, Handel. It does not feature a single set of lyrics or a firm beat (riff) as in popular music. It is composed for the Baroque orchestra, choir and vocal soloists. It is based on biblical text.


Does Christianity have a messiah?

Jesus Christ is the Messiah.


What is a suffering messiah?

It is a messiah that is suffering


Was Mozart a famous explorer inventor or composer?

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