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17 Cards in this Set
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What was the name of the town where George Handel was born? |
Halle, Germany |
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Which other composer was born in the same year as George Handel? |
Bach |
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What did George Handel's father wanted him to study? |
Law |
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Who organized music lessons for George Handel? |
Duke of Saxony |
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What major decision did George Handel make when he was 18? |
Move to Hamburg. |
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How old was George Handel when his father died? |
12 years old. |
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Name 3 instruments could George Handel play? |
Organ, Oboe, and Horn. |
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Name two places that George Handel visited in Italy. |
Florence and Rome. |
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Name an opera that George Handel wrote while in Italy? |
Agrippina |
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How long did George Handel stay in Italy? |
One Year |
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Where was George Handel when he wrote 'Rinaldo'? |
London |
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What major project did George Handel undertake in 1719? |
Royal Academy of Music |
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Who did George Handel write 'Birthday Ode' for? |
Queen Anne |
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Name two other pieces that George Handel wrote. |
'The Messiah' and 'Water Music' |
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When was the Music for Royal Fireworks written? |
1749 |
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How long did it take George Handel to compose The Messiah? |
23 Days |
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What health problem did George Handel suffer before he died? |
Eye surgury |
