The Influences Of George Frederic Handel's Life And Music

George Frederic Handel was born on February 23rd 1685, and died April 14th 1759. He started as a German composer then moved to a British Baroque composer. He spend the bulk of his career in London. He became well known for operas, anthems, and organ concertos. He received critical training in Halle, Hamburg and Italy before settling in London. Handel's biggest influences included the composers of the Italian Baroque and the middle-German polyphonic choral tradition. Handel's father wanted Handel to grow up and study law. He was born into a non-musical family. His father strictly forbade him from meddling with any musical instruments. As a result, Handel secretly began playing instruments while his family was asleep. At a young age