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Author: Joanne Mattern, John Viscardi

George Frideric Handel (1685–1759), a German-born Baroque composer, achieved international acclaim for his operas, oratorios, and instrumental compositions. Notable works include ”Messiah” and ”Water Music.” Handel`s profound impact on English Baroque music and his ability to evoke emotion through grand and dramatic compositions solidify his legacy as a musical giant.

The term ”classical music” refers most often to the period from mid-18th to the 19th and early 20th Centuries. Composers from different periods such as Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Clara Schumann, Johannes Brahms, and many others, are all considered classical composers. This new and well-researched and accessible series looks at a selection of composers who have had lasting impact on Classical music, opera, and symphony today. George Frideric Handel (1685–1759), a German-born Baroque composer, achieved international acclaim for his operas, oratorios, and instrumental compositions. Notable works include ”Messiah” and ”Water Music.” Handel`s profound impact on English Baroque music and his ability to evoke emotion through grand and dramatic compositions solidify his legacy as a musical giant.