George Frideric Handel
George ~Songwriter (1685–1759)
~(born February 23, 1685, Hale, Brandenburg [Germany]—died April 14, 1759, London, England)
~Almira,Nero,Florindo
~https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=un2l6BRw_00
- He was the Kapellmeister (person in charge of music) for George, Elector of Hanover. This ‘George’ became George I, King of England. So Handel became the offical composer for the King.
- ‘Zadok the Priest’ was written for the coronation of George II in 1727. It has been used at every British coronation ever since!
- ‘Music for the Royal Fireworks’ was written to go with a fireworks display.
Haendel Le Messie : Hallelujah