George Frideric Handel
German-born British Composer
(1685-1759)
Handel was a gifted musician
educated in the organ, violin, and
composition. After producing his first
opera at age 20, he moved to Florence
and continued to write operas, along
with oratories and cantatas. His name
came to fame in London by way of his
opera Rinaldo. This fame helped
Handel become the director of the
Royal Academy of Music until a shift in
musical trends. Handel’s greatest
accomplishment was the first public
oratorio performance in England,
eventually making oratorio the most
popular musical form across England.
1. Overture to Berenice ~ 3:10
2. Air
from Water Music Suite in F ~ 3:00
3. Menuetto
from Concerto Grosso No. 4, Op. 3 ~ 2:58
4. Bourree
from Royal Fireworks Music ~ 1:40
5. Largo
from Xerxes ~ 3:18
6. Rigaudon
from Water Music Suite in G ~ 2:55
7. Pastorale
from The Messiah ~ 2:42
8. Overture to Alcina ~ 2:42
9. Allegro
from Concerto Grosso No. 1, Op. 6 ~ 3:00
10. Alla Hornpipe
from Water Msic Suite in D ~ 3:05
11. Andante/Allegro
from Concerto No. 4 in F ~ 3:52
12. Andante
from Harp Concerto in B flat ~ 6:18
13. Allegro
from Oboe Concerto No. 3 in G minor ~ 2:01
14. Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
from Solomon ~ 3:15
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