Handel

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When was Handel born?
1685
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Which 3 monarchs was Handel popular with?
George I, George II and Queen Anne
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When did Handel write the Messiah?
1741
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How long did it take Handel to compose the Messiah?
3 weeks
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Why did the Messiah become popular with audiences?
It had uplifting choruses
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When was the messiah originally supposed to be performed?
Easter
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Who wrote the libretto?
Charles Jennens
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What key is the Glory of the Lord in?
A Major
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How does Handel usually introduce the Motifs?
Simply
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How many people would have performed the Messiah when it was first performed?
Between 12 and 24
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