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Handel's Birth
Handel was born in Halle, Germany -
Handel played for Frederick I of Prussia
This was his first major performance on the harpsicord -
Handel started studing law
Handel started studying law due to his father's wishes that he would practice law instead of music. -
Handel accepted a position as violinist and harpsichordist in the orchestra of the Hamburg Oper am Gänsemarkt.
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Handel's first two operas, Almira and Nero, were produced
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Handel moved to London and became Kapellmeister to German prince Georg
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Handel became house composer at Cannons in Middlesex, England
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Handel was commissioned to write four anthems for the Coronation ceremony of King George II
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Handel wrote his last and greatest major work, The Messiah
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Handel died in London
Cause of death is not documented.
