George Frederic Handel Flashcards
1
Q
When was Handel alive?
A
1685-1759
2
Q
Where was Handel born?
A
Halle, Germany
3
Q
When was Handel composing?
A
Late baroque period
4
Q
What did Handel study?
A
Opera in Italy
5
Q
What did Handel do after he finished his studies?
A
He opened an opera company in London
6
Q
What were operas usually based upon?
A
Royal or mythical stories who subjects were kings queens or Gods
7
Q
What did Handel do when his operas failed?
A
He switched to oratorios
8
Q
What are oratorios?
A
Operas on mostly Old Testament themes
