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George Frideric Handel Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Georg Friedrich Handel, a German musician known as a prominent composer of the late Baroque era.

Despite showing musical talent from a young age, he faced opposition from his father and is said to have practiced the clavichord in the attic—an oft-told anecdote.

He left behind numerous Italian opera seria and English oratorios, and beyond composition, his skills on the organ, harpsichord, and violin also drew attention.

This time, we present a ranking of Georg Friedrich Handel’s most popular pieces!

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George Frideric Handel Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
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1Behold, the hero returns.George Frideric Handel
Behold, the hero returns.George Frideric Handelplay_arrow
Speaking of award ceremonies, this is the song! It’s one everyone—young or old, man or woman—has heard...
2Hymn No. 112: “O Come, All Ye Faithful”George Frideric Handel
Hymn No. 112: “O Come, All Ye Faithful”George Frideric Handelplay_arrow
The Moving Appeal of Christmas Hymns
3All ye faithful, make hasteGeorge Frideric Handel
All ye faithful, make hasteGeorge Frideric Handelplay_arrow
Christmas song 'Joy to the World'
4Hallelujah from the oratorio MessiahGeorge Frideric Handel
Hallelujah from the oratorio MessiahGeorge Frideric Handelplay_arrow
Handel’s Messiah “Hallelujah” is a masterpiece.
5Water Music, Suite No. 2 in D major, HWV 349: II. Alla HornpipeGeorge Frideric Handel
Water Music, Suite No. 2 in D major, HWV 349: II. Alla HornpipeGeorge Frideric Handelplay_arrow
A German-born composer who, alongside Bach, wa…
6Suite No.1 in B flat major HWV434 : I PréludeGeorge Frideric Handel
Suite No.1 in B flat major HWV434 : I PréludeGeorge Frideric Handelplay_arrow
It’s composed almost entirely of arpeggios…
7Ombra mai fuGeorge Frideric Handel
Ombra mai fuGeorge Frideric Handelplay_arrow
It is a song about the love for the shade of a plane tree, and he...