Handel’s Masterpieces | A Comprehensive Introduction to His Popular Works

Hallelujah from the oratorio MessiahGeorge Frideric Handel

Handel, Messiah – Hallelujah

Some of you may have sung it in a school choir during junior high or high school.

This piece is one movement from the religious oratorio Messiah composed by Handel.

The title “Messiah” comes from the English reading of “Messiah,” meaning the Savior, and its lyrics are taken from the Bible.

The performance lasts about two and a half hours and consists of solos, ensembles, and choruses depicting the life of Jesus Christ, including the famous “Hallelujah.”

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The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba from the oratorio “Solomon”Georg Friedrich Händel

Handel Oratorio “Solomon,” The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba

House Foods operates on a global scale.

To convey that sense of scale, the company selected “The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba” from the oratorio Solomon as its commercial song.

With its majestic atmosphere, the piece is popular at weddings for its thematic resonance.

Its lively, leaping tones are exhilarating to hear, and the brisk tempo feels refreshing—a piece that instantly brightens the mood.

It’s a fitting choice that reflects House Foods’ philosophy and aspirations.

Highly recommended for fans of orchestral music!

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Behold, the hero returns.Georg Friedrich Händel

Handel: See, the Conquering Hero Comes (award ceremony piece) (Handel, “See the Conquering Hero Comes” HWV 63) (piano score)

This is a work by the German-born composer George Frideric Handel.

He was one of the musicians who produced numerous pieces and greatly influenced Baroque music.

Although he was from Germany, he is also known for having spent most of his life in England.

In Japan, he is sometimes referred to as the “mother of music.” Because this piece has long been used as an awards anthem, especially at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, it is also frequently used for award ceremonies at school sports days.

Oboe Concerto No. 3 in G minorGeorg Friedrich Händel

“Oboe Concerto No.3 in G minor” Handel – All movement

Handel left many works for harpsichord and organ, and he also produced a single oboe concerto.

Set against lyrical and dramatic strings, the expansive, melancholic main oboe melody makes this piece especially captivating.

It is a work that lets you fully savor the charm of the oboe.

Chaconne in G majorGeorg Friedrich Händel

George Frideric Handel. Chaconne in G major, HWV 435

A chaconne is one of the instrumental forms used in the Baroque era, a dance characterized by a stately triple meter.

This work, included in the Second Book of Harpsichord Suites published in 1733, is a masterpiece for keyboard composed of 21 variations.

From a simple theme, the rhythm and harmony gradually change, revealing a wide range of expressions.

With sprightly variations, emotional developments, and a brilliant finale, its roughly 12-minute duration never wears on the listener.

It is a highly recommended piece for those who want to savor the elegance and virtuosity of Baroque music.

Minuet in A minorGeorg Friedrich Händel

George Frideric Handel Minuet in g minor arr Wilhelm Kempff

A minuet is a type of European dance that developed as a leisurely court dance and musical form.

This Minuet in A minor is a piece that is often performed today as a solo piano work.

Though short, it is a charming miniature whose main melody conveys a quiet shimmer.

Psalm Song: Unless the Lord builds the houseGeorg Friedrich Händel

Handel – Nisi Dominus, HWV 238 – Sacred cantata complete {HQ Best Version}

Classified, like “Thus saith the Lord,” as a psalm-style piece.

Its bright, resounding interplay of unison and solo lines evokes opera more than sacred music.

This is a piece in which you can fully savor Handel’s hallmark—rich, weighty, and vividly colored melodies.