Friday 23 April 2010

HALLELUJAH CHORUS


Some iconic English "Georges" (fact or fiction, past or present, living or dead) for St George's Day. Each one represents something quintessentially English.

Pictured above: George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). Handel was a Baroque composer famous for his operas, oratorios, and concertos. Handel was born in Germany and received critical musical training in Italy before settling in London and becoming a naturalised British subject. His works include Messiah, Water Music, and Music for the Royal Fireworks. He's the only adopted Englishman I'm allowing on this list.

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