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Biography
- As a child, Handel would secretly practice playing music on the clavichord at night in the attic due to his father’s disapproval of Handel’s musical aspirations.
- Handel’s career was almost cut short due to an argument with Johann Mattheson, a fellow composer. A duel began, but luckily, Handel was saved by a button on his shirt!
- During the first London performance of Handel’s Messiah, King George stood up during the Hallelujah Chorus. Since that day, it has become a tradition to stand during the famous chorus.
Famous Works
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Messiah
Water Music
Music for the Royal Fireworks
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