Historical Figure
George Frideric Handel
1685–1759
German-British composer (1685–1759)
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Key Dates
Birth
1685 February 23, 1685 →Biography
George Frideric Handel was a German-British Baroque composer well-known for his operas, oratorios, anthems, concerti grossi, and organ concerti.
Timeline
The London première of Rinaldo by George Frideric Handel, the first Italian opera written for the London stage.
February 24 →King George I of Great Britain sails down the River Thames with a barge of 50 musicians, where George Frideric Handel's Water Music is premiered.
July 17 →Premiere performance of George Frideric Handel's Ariodante at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
January 8 →The premiere of George Frideric Handel's Ariodante takes place at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
January 8 →Serse, an Italian opera by George Frideric Handel receives its premiere performance in London, England.
April 15 →George Frideric Handel's oratorio Messiah makes its world-premiere in Dublin, Ireland.
April 13 →The premiere of George Frideric Handel's oratorio, "Samson" takes place in London.
February 21 →More from the Early Modern
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