Han‧del, George Fred‧e‧rick /ˈhændl, dʒɔːdʒ ˈfred
ərɪk $ dʒɔːrdʒ-/
(1685–1759) a British
composer, born in Germany, noted for his
oratorios, such as the
Messiah, and his
orchestral music, particularly his
Water Music and
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