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George Frideric Handel
George Frideric Handel was a prodigious German-born composer. Known for his prolific composition of operas, oratorios, and instrumental pieces, Handel’s oeuvre continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
Early Life and Education
Born on February 23, 1685, in Halle, Germany, George Frideric Handel displayed an innate passion for music from a young age.
Despite his father’s apprehension about a musical career’s viability, Handel’s mother nurtured his interest, leading him to clandestinely practice on a small clavichord.
Handel’s musical prowess became evident when he played the organ at the duke’s court in Weissenfels at the tender age of eight, leading to an invitation from the composer and organist Frideric Wilhelm Zachow to become his pupil.
By the age of ten, Handel was a proficient player of the organ, oboe, and violin.
Tryst with the Law
In line with his father’s wishes, Handel briefly pursued a law degree at
