Georg Friedrich Händel, born on February 23, 1685, in Halle, Germany, was a… Read Full Bio ↴Georg Friedrich Händel, born on February 23, 1685, in Halle, Germany, was a prolific composer and one of the most significant figures of the Baroque era. Händel's musical talent was evident from a young age, and despite his father's initial opposition, he received early musical training and excelled in playing the harpsichord and organ.
In his early 20s, Händel traveled to Hamburg, where he immersed himself in the opera scene. There, he composed his first operas and gained recognition for his talent. Seeking further inspiration and opportunities, Händel journeyed to Italy in 1706, where he studied under renowned composers and absorbed the rich musical traditions of the country. During his time in Italy, he composed numerous operas and sacred music, establishing his reputation as a skilled composer.
In 1710, Händel settled in London, England, where he initially composed Italian operas for the Royal Academy of Music. However, as public taste changed, he transitioned to composing English-language oratorios, which combined elements of opera and sacred music. His oratorio "Esther" in 1718 marked the beginning of his success in this genre.
Händel's fame soared with his composition of the oratorio "Messiah" in 1741. Despite its initial lukewarm reception, "Messiah" eventually became one of the most beloved and frequently performed works in the Western classical repertoire. Händel's oratorios, including "Samson," "Judas Maccabaeus," and "Israel in Egypt," showcased his ability to blend grandeur, emotional depth, and dramatic storytelling.
Beyond oratorios, Händel composed instrumental music, including concertos and orchestral suites. His famous "Water Music" and "Music for the Royal Fireworks" exemplify his skill in crafting joyful and celebratory compositions. Händel's works exhibited a mastery of counterpoint, rich harmonies, and expressive melodies, earning him admiration and patronage from British nobility and royalty.
In his later years, Händel faced financial struggles and health issues, including a gradual loss of vision. However, he continued to compose prolifically, adapting to changing musical trends. Despite setbacks, his final oratorio, "Jephtha," was completed in 1751.
Georg Friedrich Händel passed away on April 14, 1759, leaving behind an immense musical legacy. His compositions played a crucial role in shaping the development of Western classical music, and his influence extended to composers such as Mozart and Beethoven. Händel's music continues to be celebrated for its grandeur, emotional depth, and timeless beauty, ensuring his enduring status as one of the greatest composers in history.
In his early 20s, Händel traveled to Hamburg, where he immersed himself in the opera scene. There, he composed his first operas and gained recognition for his talent. Seeking further inspiration and opportunities, Händel journeyed to Italy in 1706, where he studied under renowned composers and absorbed the rich musical traditions of the country. During his time in Italy, he composed numerous operas and sacred music, establishing his reputation as a skilled composer.
In 1710, Händel settled in London, England, where he initially composed Italian operas for the Royal Academy of Music. However, as public taste changed, he transitioned to composing English-language oratorios, which combined elements of opera and sacred music. His oratorio "Esther" in 1718 marked the beginning of his success in this genre.
Händel's fame soared with his composition of the oratorio "Messiah" in 1741. Despite its initial lukewarm reception, "Messiah" eventually became one of the most beloved and frequently performed works in the Western classical repertoire. Händel's oratorios, including "Samson," "Judas Maccabaeus," and "Israel in Egypt," showcased his ability to blend grandeur, emotional depth, and dramatic storytelling.
Beyond oratorios, Händel composed instrumental music, including concertos and orchestral suites. His famous "Water Music" and "Music for the Royal Fireworks" exemplify his skill in crafting joyful and celebratory compositions. Händel's works exhibited a mastery of counterpoint, rich harmonies, and expressive melodies, earning him admiration and patronage from British nobility and royalty.
In his later years, Händel faced financial struggles and health issues, including a gradual loss of vision. However, he continued to compose prolifically, adapting to changing musical trends. Despite setbacks, his final oratorio, "Jephtha," was completed in 1751.
Georg Friedrich Händel passed away on April 14, 1759, leaving behind an immense musical legacy. His compositions played a crucial role in shaping the development of Western classical music, and his influence extended to composers such as Mozart and Beethoven. Händel's music continues to be celebrated for its grandeur, emotional depth, and timeless beauty, ensuring his enduring status as one of the greatest composers in history.
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01Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part l: Sonata dell'Overtura, HWV 46a (Allegro) - Adagio - (Allegro); Sinfonia, HWV 46b - Allegro - Adagio7:11Peer Abilgaard
02Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part l: Solo al godere aspria il nostro cor (Chorus and Soloists)3:01Peer Abilgaard
03Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part l: Recitative: Qual veggo il mio sembiante (Bellezza)0:21Peer Abilgaard
04Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part l: Aria: Fido specchio, in te vagheggio (Bellezza)5:06Peer Abilgaard
05Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part l: Recitative: Io che sono il Piacere (Piacere, Bellezza)0:33Peer Abilgaard
06Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part l: Aria: Fosco genio, e nero duolo (Piacere)4:57Peer Abilgaard
07Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part l: Recitative: Ed io, che 'l Tempo sono (Tempo, Disinganno)0:27Peer Abilgaard
08Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part l: Aria: Se la bellezza (Disignanno)3:54Peer Abilgaard
09Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part l: Recitative: Dunque si prendan l'armi (Piacere, Bellezza, Tempo, Disinganno)0:23Peer Abilgaard
10Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part l: Aria: Una schiera di piaceri (Bellezza)5:38Peer Abilgaard
11Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part l: Recitative: I Colossi del Sole (Tempo)0:18Peer Abilgaard
12Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part l: Aria: Urne voi, che racchiudete (Tempo)3:06Peer Abilgaard
13Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part l: Son large de dolor (Coro del Tempo)1:42Peer Abilgaard
14Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part l: Recitative: Sono troppo crudi i tuoi consigli (Piacere)0:18Peer Abilgaard
15Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part l: Recitative: Della vita morale (Disinganno, Bellezza)0:39Peer Abilgaard
16Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part l: Aria: Un piensiero nemico di pace (Bellezza)2:29Peer Abilgaard
17Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Interlude: Concerto for Organ, Violin, Cello and Instruments (Andante allegro)3:02Peer Abilgaard
18Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Interlude: Viver, nor amar (Bellezza, Piacere, Tempo, Disinganno, Coro)4:58Peer Abilgaard
19Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Interlude: Sinfonia: Allegro1:06Peer Abilgaard
20Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part ll: Recitative: Questa e la Reggio mia (Piacere)1:38Peer Abilgaard
21Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part ll: Sonatina for Solo Violin - Allegro - Presto0:56Peer Abilgaard
22Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part ll: Sonatina for Carillon (Adagio - Andante)1:08Peer Abilgaard
23Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part ll: Recitative: Taci: qual suono ascolto? (Bellezza)0:06Peer Abilgaard
24Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part ll: Aria: Un leggiadro Giovinetto (Piacere)7:14Peer Abilgaard
25Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part ll: O Tempo, padre del dolor (Coro)1:59Peer Abilgaard
26Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part ll: Ritornello (Allegro, ma non troppo)0:47Peer Abilgaard
27Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part ll: Recitative: Tu credi che sia lunge (Tempo, Bellezza)1:12Peer Abilgaard
28Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part ll: Aria: Folle, dunque tu sola presumi (Tempo)4:57Peer Abilgaard
29Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part ll: Recitative: La Reggia del piacer vedesti? (Disinganno, Tempo)0:21Peer Abilgaard
30Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part ll: Quartetetto: Se non sei piu ministro di pene (Bellezza, Piacere, Disinganno, Tempo)2:55Peer Abilgaard
31Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part ll: Recitative: Se del falso piacere (Tempo)1:11Peer Abilgaard
32Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part ll: AriaChiudi, chiudi i vaghi rai (Piacere)3:15Peer Abilgaard
33Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part ll: Recitative: In tre parti divise (Tempo)1:03Peer Abilgaard
34Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part ll: Aria: Io sperai troval nel vero (Bellezza)5:29Peer Abilgaard
35Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part ll: Recitative: Tu vivi invan dolente (Piacere)0:17Peer Abilgaard
36Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part ll: Aria: Tu giurasti di mai no lasciarmi (Piacere)3:47Peer Abilgaard
37Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part ll: Recitative: Sguardo, che infermo ai rai del Sol si volge (Tempo)0:25Peer Abilgaard
38Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part ll: Aria:Io vorrei due cori in Seno (Bellezza)1:49Peer Abilgaard
39Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part ll: Recitative: Io giurerei, che tu chiudesti il lumi (Disinganno, Bellezza)0:41Peer Abilgaard
40Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part ll: Aria: Piu non cura (Disinganno)3:17Peer Abilgaard
41Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part ll: Aria: E ben folle quel Nocchier (Tempo)3:45Peer Abilgaard
42Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part ll: Recitative: Dicesti il vero, e (benche tardi) intesti (Bellezza)0:30Peer Abilgaard
43Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part ll: Quartetetto: Voglio Tempo per risolvere (Bellezza, Tempo, Disinganno, Piacere)1:52Peer Abilgaard
44Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part ll: Pria che sii converta in Polve (Coro)2:09Peer Abilgaard
45Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part lll: Sinfonia: Andante, Da Capo.1:38Peer Abilgaard
46Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part lll: Aria: Lascia la Spina (Piacere)1:49Peer Abilgaard
47Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part lll: Sarabande - Improvisation for Two Harpsichords (Almira, Hamburg 1704, HWV 1/4)4:06Peer Abilgaard
48Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part lll: Aria - Sarabande (II Trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno, Rome 1707, HWV 46a/23), (Piacere)6:55Peer Abilgaard
49Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part lll: Recitative: Con troppo chiare note (Bellezza, Disinganno)0:43Peer Abilgaard
50Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part lll: Aria: Voglio cangiar desio (Bellezza)4:27Peer Abilgaard
51Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part lll: Recitative: Or che tiene la destra (Bellezza, Piacere, Disinganno)0:30Peer Abilgaard
52Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part lll: Aria: Chi gia fu del giondo Crine (Disinganno)2:45Peer Abilgaard
53Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part lll: Recitative: Ma che beggio? Che miro? (Bellezza)0:54Peer Abilgaard
54Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part lll: Aria: Ricco pino (Bellezza)4:20Peer Abilgaard
55Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part lll: Accompanied Recitative: Si, bella penitenza (Bellezza)1:22Peer Abilgaard
56Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part lll: Recitative: Piacer, che meco gia vivesti, il vero (Bellezza)0:43Peer Abilgaard
57Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part lll: Aria: Come Nembo che fugge col vento (Piacere)5:22Peer Abilgaard
58Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part lll: Accompanied Recitative: Or se la Verita del Sole Eterno (Bellezza)0:38Peer Abilgaard
59Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part lll: Aria: Quel del Ciel Ministro Eletto (Bellezza)5:34Peer Abilgaard
60Il Trionfo del Tempo e della Verita (The Triumph of Time and Truth), HWV 46b: Part lll: Organ Concerto, Op. 4, No. 4, HWV 292: Allegro - Adagio5:13Peer Abilgaard
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