Handel 'And the Glory of the Lord' Introduction GCSE Edexcel Music

Handel

• He was born in 1685, in Germany.
• He lived in italy for some time but spent most of his time in the UK, in London.
• He was born in the same year as J.S. Bach.
• He wrote a lot of operas- Italy is famous for its operas.
• He also wrote the 'Water Music' for King George I of England in 1730s.
• His operas became less popular when he turned to oratorios.
• He died in 1759, about 250 years ago, in London.
• He was buried in Westminister Abbey.

Opera

• Often in Italian.
• Uses scenery and costumes.
• Handel wrote 41 of these.
• Usually performed in theatres.

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