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

Graduated from a music school / 21 years of piano experiencesatomi
I began playing the piano at the age of four and spent six years at a conservatory, focusing mainly on classical music while honing my skills. In addition to solo performance, I studied extensively in chamber music and two-piano repertoire, and I had the opportunity to perform twice on stage as a soloist in piano concertos. While not to the same extent as classical, I also learned jazz and pop through practical performance. I was active as a pianist in various settings, including instrumental and vocal/choral accompaniment, performance assistance for other departments, and recording sessions. Beyond the piano, I devoted five years to the trombone in a wind ensemble. I hope to draw on these experiences to share the charm of music with many people.

George Frideric Handel, a composer who epitomizes Baroque music.

He poured his passion into dramatic works, composing many operas and oratorios.

Alongside his contemporary Bach, he made his mark as a master of the Baroque, but Handel’s hallmark is his dramatic expressiveness and moving melodies, crafted for a broad audience.

Some of his pieces are used as background music in variety shows and visual media, so even those not familiar with classical music may have heard his works at least once.

Experience the richly emotional world of his music for yourself.

Handel’s masterpieces | A comprehensive introduction to popular pieces (91–100)

Ombra mai fuGeorg Friedrich Händel

Kathleen Battle – Ombra mai fù

Ombra mai fuGeorg Friedrich Händel

Ombra mai fu, presented at the beginning of Act I of the opera Serse composed by the German-born musician Handel.

It is a song in which the Persian king Xerxes sings of his love for the beautiful shade of a plane tree.

Over an accompaniment that unfolds with a flowing melody, the singing conveys a sense of calm and gentleness.

From the solo interweaving aria and recitative, one can sense the musicality and artistry of this composer, known as a leading figure of late Baroque music.

Lend an ear to this nature-praising classic that perfectly suits the magical atmosphere of Christmas.

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Suite No.1 in B flat major HWV434 : I PréludeGeorge Frideric Handel

Keyboard Suite in B-Flat Major, HWV 434: I. Prelude

Suite No.1 in B flat major HWV434 : I PréludeGeorge Frideric Handel

It’s composed almost entirely of arpeggios.

The melody is beautiful, racing swiftly through the ears.

The repeated rises and falls feel like a spiral staircase, giving the sensation of ascending to the heavens.

The tension builds gradually.

It’s a classical piece that is both refined and intense, yet it also carries a somewhat mysterious mood.

It’s a masterpiece that many performers have covered over the years.

I don’t know many of the other versions, but isn’t the piano the instrument that lets you enjoy the arpeggios the most?

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Passacaglia in G minorGeorg Friedrich Händel

Handel-Halvorsen – Passacaglia – Jascha Heifetz, Gregor Piatigorsky

Passacaglia in G minorGeorg Friedrich Händel

Passacaglia is a musical form that originated in an old Spanish dance and was widely used from the 17th to the 18th century.

Set in a gentle triple meter, it features a plaintive melody performed with expressive nuance.

It is a dramatic piece that shines with layered violin timbres.

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In conclusion

We introduced some of Handel’s masterpieces.

As you can see, he wrote many operas and oratorios, which shows the passion he poured into theatrical works.

He also composed pieces for harpsichord and organ, giving a sense of Europe’s Baroque era.

By all means, try listening to his other works as well!