Georg Friedrich Händel

Born in Halle, Germany, on February 23, 1685, George Frederick Handel's musical journey transcended borders and genres. Trained in Italy, he honed his skills in Italian opera before settling in England, where his compositions would captivate audiences for generations. Handel's versatility shone through in his operatic masterpieces like "Rinaldo" and "Serse," as well as in his monumental oratorios, including the iconic "Messiah" and "Judas Maccabeus." Despite a stroke in 1737 and eventual blindness, Handel's creative spirit endured until his passing in London on April 14, 1759, leaving behind a legacy revered by composers like Beethoven.