It was 250 years ago today that the world saw the passing of George Frideric Handel. The German born musician started his career as an organist for the Calvinist Domkirche (cathedral) but soon traveled to Hamburg, Italy, Hanover, and finally settling in England. Handel was first composer to break from court and church patrons to receive his living directly the public.
Read more about Handel's life and career in:
Arts and Humanities Through the Eras, 2005.
UXL Encyclopedia of World Biography, 2003.
Europe, 1450 to 1789: Encyclopedia of the Early Modern World, 2004.
Listen to Excerpts to Handel's Water Music Suite No.1 from Classical Music library
Mvt. 3: Allegro
Mvt.4: Andante
Mvt.6: Air
Mvt.8: Bourree
Mvt.9: Hornpipe
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