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Composer born in Germany and active in England. He is known for his operas, oratorios, and orchestral works, and was the composer of Messiah. He is a person who thinks about Baroque music and early modern European culture.
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Work
Water Music
1717
Music
Messiah
1741
Music
Baroque music
1705–1759
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Born in Halle, Holy Roman Empire, he gained musical experience in Germany and Italy. In Europe in the 18th century, the courts, theaters, and urban audiences expanded the scope of musicians' activities.
He became involved in opera production in London and later achieved success with English oratorios. ``Music on the Water'' and ``Messiah'' are representative works that are connected to both court rituals and public music culture.
Handel transcended national borders and became a central figure in British musical history despite his German origins. His life illustrates the international mobility of early modern European musicians.
If you study Handel, you will see that Baroque music spread not only in churches and courts, but also in conjunction with city theaters, publishing, and public performances. He is a figure who shows the international nature of European musical culture. We can also see the music market expanding.
