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George F. Handel - Composer
George F. Handel - Composer
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How much do you know about our composer of the month? Let's find out!
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1
Which of these pieces was played on the River Thames for King George 1?
Agrippina
"Hallelujah Chorus"
Almira
Water Music
2
Which of these instruments did Handel play?
violin
organ
harpsichord
saxophone
3
In what country was Handel born?
Ghana
Germany
England
Ethiopia
4
George F. Handel is still alive.
False
True
5
What is Handel's first name?
Antonio
Johann
George
Fredric
6
Which of these famous Christmas carols has music inspired by Handel?
"Silent Night"
"Frosty the Snowman"
"Joy to the World"
"O Come All Ye Faithful"
7
As a child, Handel had to practice in secret because his father did not want a musician in his home.
False
True
8
Why did Handel study law?
Only lawyers were cool in those days.
His father demanded he study law.
He was bored.
His mother wanted him to be a lawyer.
9
What other Baroque composer was
born
the same year as Handel?
Antonio Vivaldi
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Johann Sabastian Bach
Ludwig Van Bethoven
10
During which musical era did Handel compose?
classical
romantic
baroque
modern / 20th century
11
What year was Handel born?
1538
1782
1658
1685
12
How many people attended Handel's funeral?
nobody; he is still alive
50,000
> 3000
< 2000
13
Handel composed which types of music?
concerto
cantata
oratorio
opera
14
Because the King rose to his feet upon hearing the "Hallelujah Chorus", we still stand up for it today.
False
True
15
Handel's MESSIAH is an example of a(n)
Concerto
Symphony
Oratorio
Opera
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What was Handel's most famous work?
"Ode To Joy" from the 9th Symphony
Spring from THE FOUR SEASONS
Messiah
The Firebird
