GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL (Georg Friedrich Handel) (1685-1759) Flashcards
1
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Recognized since his time as one of the _______ composers of the Baroque era
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greatest
2
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born in ___________
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germany
3
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education in organ, harpsichord, _______, current german and ________
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counterpoint, italiam idioms
4
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traveled to _____, gained recognition as a composer
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italy
5
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Handel’s patrons determined his compositions: ______, _________, ________
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aristrocacy, hanover court, and british monarchs
6
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major works:
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Messiah, Saul, Samson, Israel in Egypt, about 20 other oratorios, giulio cesare, and 40 other italian operas, about 100 italian cantratas, 45 concertos, 20 trio sonatas, 20 solo sonatas, numerous keyboard pieces, Water music and Music for the royal fireworks.
