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

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.

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Handel’s Masterpieces \| A Comprehensive Introduction to His Popular Works
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Arrival of the Queen of Sheba from the oratorio “Solomon”Georg Friedrich Händel		A flamboyant orchestral piece depicting the entry of the Queen of Sheba
2	Overture from Music for the Royal FireworksGeorg Friedrich Händel		The victory song played at the postwar celebration
3	Lascia ch’io pianga (Let me weep) from the opera RinaldoGeorg Friedrich Händel		The famous tragic love aria from the opera Rinaldo
4	Alla Hornpipe, No. 2 from Water Music Suite No. 2Georg Friedrich Händel		Handel's Water Music
5	Organ Concerto No. 13 “The Cuckoo and the Nightingale”Georg Friedrich Händel		Handel’s organ concertos, a light and delightful masterpiece
6	Ombra mai fu from the opera SerseGeorg Friedrich Händel		The graceful melody of the shade-hymn “Cerce”
7	“Hallelujah Chorus” from the oratorio “Messiah”Georg Friedrich Händel		Handel’s masterpiece that moved the king
8	Harpsichord Suite No. 2, HWV 437, No. 4: SarabandeGeorg Friedrich Händel		Keyboard instruments of the Baroque era, Handel’s masterpieces
9	Harp Concerto in B-flat majorGeorg Friedrich Händel		Handel's Harp Concerto is a masterpiece.
10	Fantasia in C majorGeorg Friedrich Händel		A fantasia is the crystallization of a composer's imagination.
11	From the opera Giulio Cesare: “A shipwrecked vessel from the storm”Georg Friedrich Händel		Cleopatra’s aria is a moving masterpiece.
12	Overture from “Agrippina”Georg Friedrich Händel		Nero’s mother Agrippina, a woman of intrigue
13	Ombra mai fu from the opera SerseGeorg Friedrich Händel		The famous song “Selse” from the whisky commercial
14	Psalm Song “The Lord Said”Georg Friedrich Händel		A representative work among Handel’s psalm settings, with majestic vocal writing
15	The Sprightly BlacksmithGeorg Friedrich Händel		Bach’s famous piano piece, with brilliant variations
16	Zadok the Priest from Coronation Anthems by George IIGeorg Friedrich Händel		The majestic coronation music of the British Royal Family
17	Concerto Grosso, Op. 6: No. 6, III. MusetteGeorg Friedrich Händel		The baroque masterpiece “Musette,” pastoral in style
18	From the oratorio “Judas Maccabaeus”: “See, the Conqu’ring Hero Comes”Georg Friedrich Händel		The story of a masterpiece whose music spreads across the world
19	All ye people, gather togetherGeorg Friedrich Händel		A classic Christmas hymn, beloved and sung around the world
20	Capriccio in G minorGeorg Friedrich Händel		Capriccio is a musical form of caprice.
21	Samson HWV 57 ‘Overture’Georg Friedrich Händel		The grand overture of Handel’s Samson
22	Hymn No. 112: “O Come, All Ye Faithful”George Frideric Handel		A solemn Christmas hymn from Handel's works
23	Concerto Grosso in G majorGeorg Friedrich Händel		A Baroque-era musical form featuring alternation between solo and ensemble.
24	Music on the Water – Alla HornpipeGeorg Friedrich Händel		The famous piece by Handel, “Music for the Royal Fireworks”
25	Oratorio “Solomon,” HWV 67 Act III, No. 42 “The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba”Georg Friedrich Händel		A festive work by Handel, the Baroque-era master…
26	Water MusicHenderu		Handel’s Water Music, the beautiful melody of the river
27	Water Music: HornpipeGeorg Friedrich Händel		An orchestral suite by Handel, a refreshing summer masterpiece.
28	Organ ConcertoGeorg Friedrich Händel		Bach’s organ concerto, richly resonant.
29	Suite for Two HarpsichordsGeorg Friedrich Händel		Splendid Baroque music for two harpsichords
30	Water Music, Suite No. 2 – II. Alla HornpipeGeorg Friedrich Händel		Water Music, festive melodies that make the heart dance
31	Water MusicGeorg Friedrich Händel		Expansive and easygoing, like something that lets you picture a broad, flowing river…
32	Passee piedGeorg Friedrich Händel		An elegant 3/8-time dance from the Baroque period
33	Music of the Palace FireworksGeorg Friedrich Händel		This piece was composed to mark the end of the War of the Austrian Succession…
34	impertinenceGeorg Friedrich Händel		A strange title, but a heart-healing song
35	Suite “Music for the Royal Fireworks,” HWV 351, No. 4 “Rejoicing”Georg Friedrich Händel		Georg Frie…, a British composer of German origin…
36	Gavotte in G majorGeorg Friedrich Händel		An elegant classical dance originating in France
37	Violin Sonata No. 5, Op. 1 No. 14Georg Friedrich Händel		Handel's violin sonatas are almost in major...
38	Messiah ~Hallelujah Chorus~Georg Friedrich Händel		A piece of music used when people are happy or at celebratory occasions...
39	“Messiah” Hallelujah ChorusGeorg Friedrich Händel		The Hallelujah from P&G Ariel, Toma Ikuta’s commercial
40	“Messiah” Hallelujah ChorusHenderu		Composer Handel, inspired by the Bible, ...
41	Courante in B minorGeorg Friedrich Händel		The graceful melody of the Baroque dance, the courante
42	Suite (from the First Book of Harpsichord Suites)Georg Friedrich Händel		Beautiful music for the harpsichord
43	Hallelujah from the oratorio MessiahGeorg Friedrich Händel		“Messiah” is a famous masterpiece known as a hymn of praise to God.
44	From the opera ‘The World of the Moon’: ‘People have discretion.’Georg Friedrich Händel		The diva of Baroque music, Petibon
45	Harp Concerto in B-flat major, HWV 294Georg Friedrich Händel		Georg Friedrich Handel in 173...
46	Passacaglia Harpsichord Suite No. 7 (HWV 432)Georg Friedrich Händel		A masterpiece that distills the charm of Baroque music
47	Cantata “Alexander’s Feast”Georg Friedrich Händel		Handel’s masterpiece, moving music
48	Chorale “Jesus Is My Joy” in G minorGeorg Friedrich Händel		A solemn hymn form of Christian music
49	Come Again to Please Me (from the opera “Alcina”)Georg Friedrich Händel		A famous piece from Handel’s Alcina
50	“Ombra mai fu” from the opera “Xerxes”Georg Friedrich Händel		An inspiring aria that praises the comfort of shade under the trees.
51	“Alla Hornpipe” from Water MusicGeorg Friedrich Händel		Handel's Water Music is splendid.
52	Aria “Let Me Weep” from the opera RinaldoGeorg Friedrich Händel		Masterpiece of Baroque music, moving melody
53	Oratorio “Messiah” Part II, No. 23 “Hallelujah”Georg Friedrich Händel		Georg, the genius composer who represents the Baroque era…
54	Oratorio “Judas Maccabaeus” HWV 63, Part III, No. 58 “See, the Conqu’ring Hero Comes”Georg Friedrich Händel		The Baroque-era master Georg Friedrich…
55	“Hallelujah Chorus” from the oratorio MessiahGeorg Friedrich Händel		Georg Solti conducting the Chicago Symphony Orchestra…
56	Organ Concerto No. 6, HWV 294, First MovementGeorg Friedrich Händel		Opera, oratorio, anthem, concerto…
57	Ombra mai fu (Largo)Georg Friedrich Händel		Composed by the Baroque-era master Handel, O...
58	Harpsichord Suite Book I No. 5 in E major, HWV 430, No. 4: “Air and Variations (The Harmonious Blacksmith)”Georg Friedrich Händel		The Baroque music master known as the “mother of music”…
59	Harpsichord Suite, Second Collection, No. 4 in D minor, HWV 437 — No. 4 “Sarabande”Georg Friedrich Händel		Ge… who had a tremendous influence on the development of Baroque music…
60	Chaconne in G major, HWV 435Georg Friedrich Händel		The Baroque-era composer Georg Friedri...
61	Flute Sonata in G minorGeorg Friedrich Händel		The celebrated Flute Sonata composed by Handel
62	Water Music, Suite No. 2 in D major, HWV 349: II. Alla HornpipeGeorg Friedrich Händel		The Baroque master, Georg Friedrich ...
63	Make me cry.Georg Friedrich Händel		The great German composer of the Baroque era, Georg…
64	From the suite Harpsichord Suite Set II: Sarabande and Variations, HWV 437 in D minorGeorg Friedrich Händel		The great composer who represents Baroque music, Geo...
65	Suite “Water Music” Suite No. 2, HWV 349Georg Friedrich Händel		Handel’s Water Music is a masterpiece.
66	The Lucky BlacksmithGeorg Friedrich Händel		The great composer Georg Frie… , a leading figure of the Baroque era
67	All ye faithful, make hasteGeorge Frideric Handel		Christmas song 'Joy to the World'
68	Water Music, Suite No. 2 in D major, HWV 349: II. Alla HornpipeGeorge Frideric Handel		A German-born composer who, alongside Bach, wa…
69	Behold, the hero returns.George Frideric Handel		The awards ceremony music at the sports day is a famous piece by Handel.
70	Ombra mai fuGeorge Frideric Handel		It is a song about the love for the shade of a plane tree, and he...
71	Hallelujah Chorus from “Messiah”Georg Friedrich Händel		This piece belongs to a genre that Handel had newly turned his attention to…
72	Water Music, Suite No. 1 – AndanteGeorg Friedrich Händel		The premiere of Handel’s Water Music
73	“Lascia ch’io pianga” from the opera RinaldoGeorg Friedrich Händel		An aria sung in the opera Rinaldo…
74	SarabandeGeorg Friedrich Händel		This piece was born in the same year as Bach, 1685…
75	Harp ConcertoGeorg Friedrich Händel		A masterpiece that brings out the charm of the harp
76	Handel: Acis and Galatea (complete) — Joan Sutherland / conducted by BoultGeorg Friedrich Händel		He/She/They have gained popularity with a bright, culturally-influenced musical style, and...
77	MessiahGeorg Friedrich Händel		The German Baroque, where composers like Bach were active, had a strong religious character…
78	Hymn No. 130: Rejoice and PraiseGeorg Friedrich Händel		Crowds welcome Jesus in Jerusalem
79	From the chorus ‘Judas Maccabaeus’Georg Friedrich Händel		Famous violin masterpiece melodies
80	‘Messiah’ Hallelujah ChorusGeorg Friedrich Händel		Famous music celebrating the birth of the savior Jesus
81	BourréeHenderu		The bourrée composed by Handel is performed with multiple instruments.
82	Behold, the hero returns.Henderu		The composer from Germany, Georg Friedri...
83	Let me weep Opera ‘Rinaldo’ Michie Nakamaru 0001Georg Friedrich Händel		Born in Germany in 1685, and later in England...
84	HallelujahGeorg Friedrich Händel		“Hallelujah” is a beloved masterpiece around the world.
85	Hallelujah from the oratorio MessiahGeorge Frideric Handel		Handel’s Messiah “Hallelujah” is a masterpiece.
86	The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba from the oratorio “Solomon”Georg Friedrich Händel		The House Foods commercial song is a heart-throbbing masterpiece.
87	Behold, the hero returns.Georg Friedrich Händel		The composer from Germany, Georg Friedri...
88	Oboe Concerto No. 3 in G minorGeorg Friedrich Händel		Handel's Oboe Concerto is moving.
89	Chaconne in G majorGeorg Friedrich Händel		The Chaconne of Baroque Music: The Allure of Variation
90	Minuet in A minorGeorg Friedrich Händel		A leisurely courtly dance minuet
91	Psalm Song: Unless the Lord builds the houseGeorg Friedrich Händel		A hymn to God, featuring captivating operatic melodies
92	Ombra mai fuGeorg Friedrich Händel		A song composed by the German-born musician Handel…
93	Suite No.1 in B flat major HWV434 : I PréludeGeorge Frideric Handel		It’s composed almost entirely of arpeggios…
94	Passacaglia in G minorGeorg Friedrich Händel		An old emotional musical form in triple meter