Handel
George Frideric Handel (Friday, 23 February 1685 - Saturday, 14 April 1759) was a German-born Baroque composer who is famous for his operas, oratorios and concerti grossi. Born as Georg Friedrich Handel in Halle, he spent most of his adult life in England, becoming a subject of the British crown on 22 January 1727. His most famous works are Messiah, an oratorio set to texts from the King James Bible; Water Music; and Music for the Royal Fireworks. Strongly influenced by the techniques of the great composers of the Italian Baroque and the English composer Henry Purcell, his music was known to many significant composers who came after him, including Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven.
Handel's compositions include 42 operas; 29 oratorios; more than 120 cantatas, trios and duets; numerous arias; chamber music; a large number of ecumenical pieces; odes and serenatas; and sixteen organ concerti. His most famous work, the Messiah oratorio with its "Hallelujah" chorus, is among the most popular works in choral music and has become a centerpiece of the Christmas season. Also popular are the Opus 3 and 6 Concerti Grossi, as well as "The Cuckoo and the Nightingale", in which birds are heard calling during passages played in different keys representing the vocal ranges of two birds. Also notable are his sixteen keyboard suites, especially The Harmonious Blacksmith.
Handel introduced various previously uncommon musical instruments in his works: the viola d'amore and violetta marina (Orlando), the lute (Ode for St. Cecilia's Day), three trombones (Saul), clarinets or small high cornets (Tamerlano), theorbo, French horn (Water Music), lyrichord, double bassoon, viola da gamba, bell chimes, positive organ, and harp (Giulio Cesare, Alexander's Feast).
Handel's compositions include 42 operas; 29 oratorios; more than 120 cantatas, trios and duets; numerous arias; chamber music; a large number of ecumenical pieces; odes and serenatas; and sixteen organ concerti. His most famous work, the Messiah oratorio with its "Hallelujah" chorus, is among the most popular works in choral music and has become a centerpiece of the Christmas season. Also popular are the Opus 3 and 6 Concerti Grossi, as well as "The Cuckoo and the Nightingale", in which birds are heard calling during passages played in different keys representing the vocal ranges of two birds. Also notable are his sixteen keyboard suites, especially The Harmonious Blacksmith.
Handel introduced various previously uncommon musical instruments in his works: the viola d'amore and violetta marina (Orlando), the lute (Ode for St. Cecilia's Day), three trombones (Saul), clarinets or small high cornets (Tamerlano), theorbo, French horn (Water Music), lyrichord, double bassoon, viola da gamba, bell chimes, positive organ, and harp (Giulio Cesare, Alexander's Feast).
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Total 109 sheet(s) found, listing between 80 - 100.
Song | Added By | Pages | Instruments | Sheet Type | File |
Fantasia in La minore |
m0r3ll1 (17)
4931d ago
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3 | Piano | Other | |
Joy to the world |
caramel0401 (11)
4936d ago
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1 | Piano | Other | |
School of Technic |
asweeney (1)
4939d ago
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57 | Piano | Book | |
Joy to the world |
john0773 (1)
4941d ago
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1 | Piano, Vocal | Transcription | |
Ten easy Carols 1 |
torika9san (95)
4945d ago
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10 | Cello, Violin, Viola | Transcription | |
ombra mai fu |
cecericci (10)
4951d ago
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2 | Piano, Vocal | Other | |
Passacaglia |
kodelcia (10)
4952d ago
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4 | Violin, Viola | Other | |
Cello sonata 2 |
CDiaz (120)
4973d ago
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4 | Cello | Original | |
vv |
j9178314 (8)
4979d ago
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10 | Horn | Original | |
Sarabande |
Violetflow (4)
4979d ago
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4 | Piano | Other | |
Passacaglia |
clarkfunnell (2)
4979d ago
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4 | Violin, Viola | Original | |
lascia ch'io pianga |
tuknus (4)
4981d ago
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3 | Piano, Vocal | Transcription | |
Siciliana+Allegro |
petr (4)
4987d ago
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2 | Piano, Flute | Transcription | |
vbg |
daniellev123 (1)
4991d ago
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2 | Piano | Other | |
Joy to the world |
zaytsew (1)
5007d ago
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1 | Piano | Original | |
Canticorum |
miguel_violino (4)
5007d ago
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1 | Violin | Transcription | |
Suite No.3 in D minor, HWV 428 |
virror (18)
5019d ago
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23 | Piano | Other | |
String Quartet Album |
ingar (1)
5032d ago
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92 | Cello, Violin, Viola | Book | |
Bach |
sheepyloveanime (2)
5040d ago
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1 | Piano | Original | |
Passacaglia |
silent_mushroom (2)
5051d ago
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4 | Violin | Other |