1. George Frederick Handel
(1685-1759)

2. · Handel
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· Father wanted him to be a lawyer
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· He secretly taught himself to play harpsichord
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· The Duke "discovered" him at 7 yrs old
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· Born Germany,
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· inspired in Italy,
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· was revered and eventually settled in England
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3. Oratorio
Like opera - but:
Handel's Messiah
Xmas, Easter, Redemption
French Overture
Da capo Aria

4. Bach the Lutheran

5. Lutheran Mass
Lessons, readings
Hymn
Chorale
Cantata

6. Opera Oratorio
Cantata
1. Costumes 7. Sets 13. Drama
2. Women 8. Castrati 14. Chorale/Hymn
3. Mythology 9. Many Movements 15. Biblical
4. Recitative 10. Orchestra 16. Libretto
5. Aria 11. Lutheran 17. Soloists
6. Chorus 12. French Overture 18. Secular