Chamber tour to play Baroque music Dec 4, 2008
At 7:30 tonight in Schwab Auditorium, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center will perform its program "Baroque Inspirations." The program features music by George Frideric Handel, Arcangelo Corelli, Antonio Vivaldi and Johann Sebastian Bach. The pieces are selections from the Chamber Music Society's annual winter Baroque Festival, which has become a treasured holiday tradition at Lincoln Center in New York, said George Trudeau, director of the Center for the Performing Arts. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Lake vocal, instrumental concert scheduled Monday Dec 4, 2008
from Messiah, George Frideric Handel. User Comments - No comments posted. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Handel Opera The Faithful Shepherd Nov 22, 2008
The Faithful Shepherd, an Italian opera by George Frideric Handel: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Handel opera information. George Frideric Handel (February 23, 1685 April 14, 1759) composed this three-act Italian opera, The Faithful Shepherd (Il Pastor Fido), a legendary drama. (Suite101.com)
• College of Southern Idaho presents a musical December Nov 21, 2008
The oratorio by George Frideric Handel remains his most famous work, immensely popular among concert-goers in the English-speaking world. Although the work was conceived and first performed for Easter, it has become traditional since Handel's death to perform the "Messiah" during the Christmas season. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Grad students take reins of Philharmonia Oct 17, 2008
Pieces selected for the Oct. 19 concert include "Crown Imperial," by William Walton, the intermezzo from Act III of Manon Lescaut, by Giacomo Puccini, two intermezzos from The Jewels of the Madonna, by Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, a suite from The Water Music, by George Frideric Handel, and On the Beautiful Blue Danube, by Johann Strauss Jr.. The concert will showcase the talent of graduate students Yuichi Ura, Christopher Fashun, Jeremy Starr, and Andrea Molina, who had to go through an audition... (Daily Iowan, IA)
MUW, Cahaba Chorale present joint sacred music concert tonight Oct 15, 2008
Among the pieces the Cahaba Chorale is expected to perform are Giovanni Palestrina s Sicut Cervus and Prepare the Hymn by George Frideric Handel. The choirs will perform Felix Mendelssohn s Lift Thine Eyes together. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Christie's prices Chippendale hoard at $21m Sep 8, 2008
From the thrones, the Duke and Duchess could hum along with the music created by the chapel's resident composer, George Frideric Handel. Most of the contents of Cannons were sold in 1747, three years after the Duke's death. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Classical series puts on a midsummer feast Jul 28, 2008
Soprano Suzie LeBlanc, countertenor Daniel Taylor and the instrumentalists of Taylor's Theatre of Early Music took the stage at the MacMillan Theatre and enchanted their audience with rare 17th-century Italian music and excerpts from the Italian operas of the 18th-century colossus George Frideric Handel. Both singers were in top form. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
A finely responsive Handel, though not a full one Jul 14, 2008
Solomon by George Frideric Handel ... A gorgeous performance of George Frideric Handel's singular oratorio Solomon - albeit a seriously bowdlerized one - opened the 29th annual Elora Festival Friday night before a cheering audience. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
English Opera Beginnings May 26, 2008
Traces early English opera, with significant roles played by Henry Purcell and George Frideric Handel and their contributions ... Enters George Frideric Handel ... George Frideric Handel's Contribution. (Suite101.com)
All the Best Mar 6, 2008
The contemporary dancers and Baroque musicians have embraced the score of George Frideric Handel s master work to create an intimate and passionate performance. General admission tickets are $25, with a discounted rate for students, seniors and working artists of $20. (Woodlands Villager, TX)
Celebrations marked by inspiration Feb 27, 2008
Sunday afternoon offered just such a gala moment in Donald Teeters's 40th anniversary as music director of the Boston Cecilia, as well as the 323d birthday (the preceding Saturday) of George Frideric Handel. Over the decades, Teeters has piled up accomplishments as a champion of baroque music and period performance style. (Boston Globe)
M-R Senior picked to join honors chorus Feb 2, 2008
While last year the judges picked the two hardest songs, Newman said they only asked one hard song, a George Frideric Handel piece. Each student invited into the honors chorus is required to memorize each song, which presented Newman with the challenge of learning a new language. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Local group readies a Handel odyssey Jan 18, 2008
The great Baroque composer George Frideric Handel may have been born in Germany, but he came of age musically in Italy. Both Handel's music and his Italian influences will be the theme of a concert hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia's Chalice Series Saturday, Jan. 19. (Columbia Flier, MD)
Where did that Christmas song come from? Dec 19, 2007
In 1836, Mason wrote a tune inspired by parts of a famous musical piece, "Messiah," by George Frideric Handel. Three years later, he paired his new tune with Isaac Watts's poem, "Joy to the World," and a popular new hymn was born. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
A golden, glowing Messiah Dec 18, 2007
By George Frideric Handel ... German-born, English-adopted Baroque-era composer George Frideric Handel left behind an oratorio telling the Christian story that, like the star atop the tree and carols being sung from every loudspeaker, is a seasonal touchstone. (Toronto Star)
Seeking holiday music Dec 17, 2007
As usual, George Frideric Handel s Easter oratorio from 1741, Messiah, keeps its durable hold on the public, and I doubt that will change anytime soon. Earlier this month, I heard the Florida Atlantic University Chamber Singers do excerpts from the work, including Part I and a couple pieces from Parts II and III.. (The Palm Beach Post)
Messiah’ visits PAC on Saturday Dec 13, 2007
According to Wikipedia, Messiah is an oratorio by George Frideric Handel based on a libretto by Charles Jennens. Composed in the summer of 1741, it was first performed in Dublin in the summer of 1742. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Weekend events herald the Christmas season Nov 30, 2007
Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the YHS Performing Arts Center, the Temple Symphony Orchestra will perform excerpts from Messiah by George Frideric Handel, including the famous Hallelujah Chorus. The orchestra will also play a program of contemporary holiday favorites, Rodney Fausett, CISD superintendent, said. (Cameron Herald, TX)
A whole lot to do Nov 30, 2007
Lenoir Community College in Kinston will present George Frideric Handel s Messiah at 7:30 p.m. in the Waller Building auditorium. Accompanying the 75-member choir is a chamber orchestra from the North Carolina Symphony. (The Daily Reflector)
Society picks Kerr to solo in 'Messiah' Nov 28, 2007
George Frideric Handel wrote the "Messiah" in 1742. It is an oratorio in the Baroque style that tells the life of Jesus Christ, the Messiah, using scriptures from the old and new testament. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
PSU Opera Workshop members perform at Pittsburg High School Nov 8, 2007
by George Frideric Handel during a presentation Tuesday at the high school. A group from the Opera Workshop class at PSU performed selections from a variety of operas for the students. (SunOnline)
Hungry for some good news? Nov 7, 2007
You have to wonder if George Frideric Handel ever ate fried chicken. His oratorio Messiah debuted in Dublin - Ireland not Georgia - in 1742. (Florida Times-Union)
Handel's Hallelujah Chorus Nov 6, 2007
About the Composer George Frideric Handel. Like many of the great composers, Handel was a child prodigy. (Suite101.com)
Classical music as an exhibition Oct 20, 2007
The ensemble will combine famous works penned by such composers as Henry Purcell and George Frideric Handel. The concerts, which continue through the remainder of the school year, will involve UI student musicians as well. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Diana memorial: order of service Aug 31, 2007
Fantasia and Fugue in G minor - Johann Sebastian Bach Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor - Johann Sebastian Bach La Rejouissance (Music for the Royal Fireworks) - George Frideric Handel Adagio for Strings - Samuel Barber Serenade for Strings (Second and Third movements) - Edward Elgar Bouree (Music for the Royal Fireworks) - George Frideric Handel Pieds en l'Air (Capriol Suite) - Peter Warlock Larghetto from London Concerto No 4 for Organ and Strings - Johann Christian Bach Touch Her Soft Lips and... (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Public radio Aug 11, 2007
This week on Harmonia, we ll be searching for sins a la The Inquisition in the vocal music of George Frideric Handel, and a new release of forgotten arias by Baldassare Galuppi. 8 a.m. St. Paul Sunday. (Montana Standard, MT)
'Coram Boy' could score Tony May 11, 2007
Music by 18th century composer George Frideric Handel is prominently featured in "Coram Boy," but creatives for the show have emphasized that the vast majority of its 60-plus minutes of music is original, composed by Adrian Sutton. Most of the Tony administration committee's decisions centered on actors and the categories in which they will be considered. (Variety)
Complex 'Coram,' lovable 'LoveMusik' take historical cues May 7, 2007
There is a moving, complicated story involving a slave ship, a privileged boy with musical ambitions, a corrupt servant who exploits young women carrying unwanted children, a wise angel and George Frideric Handel (whose music heavily informs the score). It's all richly handled and beautifully resolved, but not before we sit through visual and sonic assaults, including loud music and harsh light that threaten to send those pregnant girls into labor. (USA Today -- Life)
Atlanta Opera says goodbye May 7, 2007
Johann Adolf Hasse and George Frideric Handel each wrote their most florid music for the superstar castratos of their day; Genaux s androgynous timbre and machine-tooled vocal technique might be the best modern approximation. Yet in performance Saturday, Hasse s Vaghi rai (from his opera Arminio ) and Handel s Sta nell Ircana (from Alcina ) never quite took hold. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Strength in Music Scholarship Apr 19, 2007
What kind of a creature is Hercules, the rarely performed work by George Frideric Handel ... " Hercules by George Frideric Handel, conducted by Richard Tang Yuk, will be performed at Richardson Auditorium on the campus of Princeton University, April 21, 8 p.m. Pre-concert talk with David Ross Hurley, 7 p.m. Tickets cost $17-$48. (609) 258-5000; . Other events in the 2007 American Handel Festival include 'Britannia's Invitation,' performed by the Richardson Baroque Players at Richardson... (Hopewell Valley News, NJ)
George F. Handel's Messiah Apr 16, 2007
George Frideric Handel's Messiah has always been the most popular oratorio traditionally presented by Christians for Advent, Christmas or Easter in celebration of the coming of Jesus Christ, His death and resurrection ... George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) was a German-born British composer. (Suite101.com)
From opera to jazz Mar 25, 2007
The nights repertoire ranged from works by George Frideric Handel to German lieder (art songs) from three eras of classical music. There was also Das Madchen Spricht, Wir Wandelten, Meine Liebe ist Grun and Vonewiger Liebe, and Richard Strauss Cacilie. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Bethany College starts ‘Messiah' preparations Mar 21, 2007
essiah was composed by George Frideric Handel in 1741 and is based on selections from the New and Old Testaments. It became a favorite work performed at Christmas and Easter late in Handel's life. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Classical champs Mar 16, 2007
The program included arrangements of George Frideric Handel s Hail the Conquering Hero, Brian Balmages Celtica and Camille Saint-Fans Carnival of the Animals. For the elementary honors orchestra, the first violins were Tawny and Alicia Hoglund, and Delaney Warren. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Yes, I lied about Joyce. Now Ill face the music Mar 4, 2007
William Barrington-Coupe slips a CD into a modest-looking machine and raises his index finger in the air. he says triumphantly after a minute or so. (Times Online)
Music Review: 72nd Bach Festival of Winter Park Feb 20, 2007
According to Music Director John Sinclair, it was the eminent musicologist and Bach specialist Alfred Mann who suggested to Sinclair programming these specific works by George Frideric Handel. Sunday's concert showed just how good Mann's idea was. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
REVIEW: Symphony candidate serves up mixed bag Feb 12, 2007
He drew laughter from the near-sellout audience when he noted that composer George Frideric Handel was motivated to write his coronation anthem for King George II, titled adok the Priest, not only out of love for the king of his adopted country, but also y the big, fat paycheck he was about to receive for becoming the court composer to the king. Yet when it came to performing Handel's music, Butorac played it straight perhaps a bit too straight. (Missoulian, MT)
Chamber music society goes for Baroque Jan 14, 2007
After all, who needs an introduction to Antonio Vivaldi, J.S. Bach, C.P.E. Bach, and George Frideric Handel ... And then there's George Frideric Handel's charming Suite #5 in E Major, which highlights the composer's mastery of the keyboard. (The Standard-Times, MA)
