George Frideric Handel was a German composer and one of the most famous during the Baroque period, known for his operas and oratorios. His musical talent was acknowledged at a very early age and was able to compose and give lessons by 11. His first opera was successfully produced by age 20. One of Handel’s most famous pieces that is still widely known today is Messiah.
Messiah is an three part English Oratorio composed in 1741, each part telling a difference part of the story of the Messiah. Part one tells of the prophecy of the Messiah’s coming, part two describes the sacrifice, and part three tells of the eternal life through Christ as the redeemer. One piece from it is Ev'ry valley shall be exalted, a tenor aria that uses techniques such
Messiah is an three part English Oratorio composed in 1741, each part telling a difference part of the story of the Messiah. Part one tells of the prophecy of the Messiah’s coming, part two describes the sacrifice, and part three tells of the eternal life through Christ as the redeemer. One piece from it is Ev'ry valley shall be exalted, a tenor aria that uses techniques such