(Part 1) Unit 3: Handel Flashcards
______ ________ Handel (____-____)
George Frideric
1685
1759
Where was George Frideric Handel born?
Halle, Germany
What was Handel’s father’s profession?
Prosperous barber-surgeon, discouraged son’s musical pursuits
Handel became an accomplished ________ and studied ___________ and ________ technique with _________ _______ ______
Organist
Keyboard
Friedrich Wilhelm Zachow
What did Handel study? Where did he study?
Law at University of Halle
True or False:
Handel didn’t pursue music professionally after his father’s death
False, he pursued music professionally after his father’s death
What was the first segment of Handel’s life?
Italy (1706-1710)
In the Italy segment of his life:
Handel worked as a _________ and ______________ in _____ __________
Violinist
Harpsichordist
Opera orchestras
In the Italy segment of his life:
Handel composed earliest operas: (2)
Almira
Nero
What was the second segment of Handel’s life?
Hanover (1710-1712)
In the Hanover segment of his life:
Handel was appointed _____________ to who?
Kapellmeister
George Ludwig, Elector of Hanover
In the Hanover segment of his life:
The Elector allowed him to travel to ______; visited there _____, eventually stayed
England
Twice
True or False:
Handel visited England once and stayed there
False, Handel visited England twice and eventually stayed
What was the third and final segment of Handel’s life?
London (1712-1759)
In the London segment of his life:
Annual salary awarded by _____ ____, the first of many royal commissions and patronage appointments
Queen Anne
