GF Handel

Question 1

What was his full name?

Answer 1

George Frederic Handel

Question 2

When did he live?

Answer 2

1685-1759

Question 3

Country of Birth?

Answer 3

Germany

Question 4

Historical Era

Answer 4

Baroque

Question 5

Contemporary Composers

Answer 5

Bach + Vivaldi

Question 6

Contemporary Artists

Answer 6

Vermeer

Question 7

Other People/Events

Answer 7

1. Isaac Newton
2. Voltaire
3. George Washington
4. Invention of Piano

Question 8

What was Handel’s “first love”?

Answer 8

Opera - Handel found Germany boring and uninspiring, so he travelled to Italy to study his love for 3 years. This is where he learnt about some of the greatest Italian composers about opera and how to make words sing.

Question 9

After opera, what did Handel do?

Answer 9

He returned to Germany in order to work for the Elector of Hanover, on the condition that he be allowed to take some time off, right away, to go to London. It was agreed and after the trip Handel came back to work for one summer… Then he went to London for the rest of his life.

Question 10

Apart from operas, what did Handel write?

Answer 10

Concertos, suites, sonatas and other types of chamber music. He also wrote vocal music, such as cantatas and oratotios. These were extremly popular.

Question 11

The Messiah

What Where People Who List

Answer 11

1. Oratorios
2. Dublin
3. Yes
4. King
5. Hallelujah Chorus

Question 12

How many people attended Handel’s funeral?

Answer 12

3000

Question 13

Where was Handel buried?

Answer 13

Westminster Abbey

Question 14

How did he die?

Answer 14

He fell blind