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Georg Friedrich Händel
Georg Friedrich Händel

Born
23.02.1685 in Halle an der Saale (Sachsen-Anhalt)

Died
14.04.1759 in London

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George Frederick Handel was a German composer in the Baroque era. His musical talent was recognized early on. When he was only eight years old, he presented his organ skills to the Duke of Saxony-Weißfels. The Duke convinced Handel's parents to encourage the boy's talent. As a young man, Handel went to Hamburg and played second violin in the new opera "Am Gänsemarkt". His first works have also been performed there. After a while, however, he moved to Italy and then to London. There he became director of the “Royal Academy of Music” and composed numerous operas and oratorios during this time. Handel became more and more blind towards the end of his life. He died in his London apartment in 1759 at the age of 74.

George Frederic Handel composed 42 operas, 25 oratorios, cantatas, serenades, hymns and numerous instrumental music.
His most famous works include the "Hallelujah" from the oratorio "Messiah", the Music for the Royal Fireworks and the Water Music.

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Tochter Zion

Tochter Zion

HERCULES - March

HERCULES - March

Berenice

Berenice

Un Poco Larghetto

Un Poco Larghetto

Music for the Royal Fireworks

Music for the Royal Fireworks

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Trauermarsch aus "Saul" - Dead March from Saul

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aus dem Oratorium Saul (HWV 53)
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Berenice - »Andante Larghetto«

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aus der Oper · from the Opera
BERENICE, Regina di Egitto (HWV 38) is an opera composed by...
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Un Poco Larghetto

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from Concerto Grosso op.6 No.5
Opus 6 by the composer George Frederic Handel (1685-1759)...
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Music for the Royal Fireworks

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Feuerwerksmusik
Overture - Ouvertüre

The “Music for the Royal...
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Sarabanda

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from Suite No. 4 in d (HWV 437)
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Music by Georg Friedrich Händel

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Tochter Zion

Tochter Zion

In 1747, George Frideric Handel wrote the melody known today as „Tochter Zion“ initially as “Siegeschor” for his Oratorio “Josua” and later he added the same melody to the Oratorio “Judas...
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HERCULES - March

HERCULES - March

The oratorio »Hercules« was composed in 1745. It is one of Handel's most mature late works. The original score envisages two solo trumpets for the "march" together with the obligatory timpani,...
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MVSR5324
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Berenice

Berenice

BERENICE, Regina di Egitto (HWV 38) is an opera composed by Georg Friedrich Händel in 1736/37. It consists of three acts and was written along with Händel’s other two operas ARMINIO and GIUSTINO...
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Un Poco Larghetto

Un Poco Larghetto

Opus 6 by the composer George Frederic Handel (1685-1759) comprises twelve works. Each one is a so-called "Concerto Grosso", a concert genre and instrumentation typical of the Baroque period, in...
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MVSR1966
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Saravus

RUNDEL | audio | compact disc | CD | 122 Japan Ground Self Defense Force Central Band (GSDF) Stabsmusikkorps des Japanischen Heeres - COL Takahiro Higuchi / LTC Nobuyuki Sawano Il Guarany...
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MVSR122-2
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New Compositions for Concert Band Vol.67

Western Rapsody - Intermezzo Sinfonico - Two Songs from Porgy and Bess - Overture La Poupée de Nuremberg - Une Vida, un Dia - American Suite - Lascia ch'io - Pianga - Sarabande - Pie Jesu
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T8170
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Villa Musica

RUNDEL | audio | compact disc | CD | 75 The Middle Army Band (Das Musikkorps Mitte des Japanischen Heeres in der Präfektur Hyogo) Villa Musica - Respicere - Suite aus der "Wassermusik" -...
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MVSR075-2
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The Saints' Hallelujah (Flex-Band)

Jazz great Luther Henderson created a number of classic settings for the Canadian Brass, and this is one of his best! Skillfully adapted by Michael Brown directly from the quintet version, here is...
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2015 New Pieces Concert

- NO LONGER AVAILABLE - Fanfare from Fanfare and March - Voyage into the Blue - Petite Suite for Band - Springfield - March from Fanfare and March - Gifts from the Great Sky - Pilgrimage - Walk...
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TDIV544
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RUNDEL Promo 2011

The RUNDEL promo catalog 1/2011 includes 43 new band pieces from RUNDEL Music Publications plus sample audio CD. You can listen to the audio samples here online or order the printed catalog with...
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KAT11.1
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Classica

RUNDEL | audio | compact disc | CD | 73 Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Tokyo Band Stabsmusikkorps der Japanischen Marine Tokio Festmusik der Stadt Wien - Hornkonzert No. 3 Es-Dur,...
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MVSR073-2
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Water Music (Suite from)

The four movements in this setting from the famous 'Water Music Suite' include: Allegro; Air; Hornpipe; and Allegro Maestoso. These are the same movements found in the 'Canadian...
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HL08721325
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Suite in D
for Brass Octet

Brain Ensemble Collection 176 Instrumentation: Full Score Piccolo Trumpet in A (Piccolo Trumpet in Bb) Trumpet in C (Trumpet in Bb) Flügelhorn in Bb (Trumpet) Horn in F 1st Trombone in...
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ENMS-84176
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Music for the Royal Fireworks

The “Music for the Royal Fireworks” (HWV 351) by George Frideric Handel was first performed on April 27th 1749 on the occasion of a fireworks display given by King George II in...
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MVSR7054
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explora disc 09

Music for the Royal Fireworks (Feuerwerksmusik) - Dos Muchachos - Ein Strauss für Dich ... - Driving-Test - Sebastian-Choral
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March from Scipio

Handel's opera Scipio was written in 1725 and performed the following year in the King's Theatre, London. Following Handel's death his operas fell into obscurity until the 1960's when...
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AMP199
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Hallelujah Chorus

This piece needs no introduction as it remains one of the most popular classics of all time. Enthuse your performers and audiences alike with this fantastic arrangement of the Handel classic from his...
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AMP183
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Trauermarsch aus "Saul"

Although Handel originated from the same region of Central Germany as his great contemporary Bach, the two could not be more different in their creative activities. Bach remained rooted mainly in his...
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Gloria Dei

RUNDEL | audio | compact disc | CD | 56 Zwei Krönungsintraden - Ave Maria - Panis Angelicus - Altböhmischer Hl.-Wenzel-Choral - Un poco larghetto - Toccata BuxWV 157 - St. Thomas-Choral - Vier...
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MVSR056-2
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Sinfonische Bläsermusik Vol.2

RUNDEL | audio | compact disc | CD | 53 Repertoire: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg - Kol Nidrei op. 47 - Concerto for Trumpet - Trauermarsch aus Saul - Bist du bei mir - Concertino op....
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MVSR053-2
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The Saints' Hallelujah

One of the all-time favorite production numbers for the Canadian Brass is this clever arrangement that combines The Hallelujah Chorus with When the Saints Go Marching In. Johnnie has created an...
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HL08725050
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Sarabanda

The saraband is a slow dance of Spanish origin, which is to be danced in a stately and graceful manner. Who thinks the spirited Spaniards to simply go for fast music and the flamenco, should not...
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Arrival of the Queen of Sheba

An instrumental movement from the 1749 oratorio Solomon by George Frideric Handel, this bright and bustling music is a Baroque favorite, often played at festive occasions. The distinctive Howard...
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Present of Love

For his emotional solo piece "Present of Love" Manfred Schneider used a theme from George Frideric Handel's opera "Rinaldo". The aria "Lascia ch'io pianga" can now be played as solo piece for...
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Let Me Weep

Film music is usually written to match the action in a scenario. Sometimes the opposite is true as is proved by Jacob de Haan’s piece La Storia. Written for creative musicians and audiences, the...
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DH1043545
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Chorus and March

Handel’s oratorio Judas Maccabaeus was composed in a period of not much more than a month in 1746. As with the famous Messiah, use was made of previously composed material and indeed See, the...
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Musik aus 5 Epochen für 4 Posaunen

Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 159 (Trombone Quartet) Content: 01. Mohrentanz - Tilman Susato (1500-1561) 02. Villanella alla Napolitana - Baldassare Donati (1530-1603) 03. Passamezzo...
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Hallelujah!

Hallelujah! begins with the exalted sounds of the original, but… then it changes into the lively arrangement by Naohiro Iwai - swinging musical fireworks. The modern twist to this religious...
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DH1013065
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Zwölf Klassische Stücke

Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 271 (Clarinet Trio) Content: 01. Präludium - Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) 02. Gavotte - Georg Friedrich Händel (1685-1759) 03. Allegretto -...
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Return to Ithaca

RUNDEL | audio | compact disc | CD | 22 Return to Ithaca, Morgenstimmung, Marsch aus »Nussknacker«, Westcoast Concerto, Westminster Hymn, A Fairy Tale Suite, Fiesta in Cadiz, Two Movements,...
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MVSR022-2
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Confiserie nach Noten

Nick Novas Brass Ensemble Tochter Zion - Jesus, bleibet meine Freude - Es wird schon gleich dunkel - Auf nach Bethlehem - Adeste Fideles - The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - My Spirit be joyful -...
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T97103
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Handel in Rock

Georg Friedrich Händels "Tochter Zion" ist eines der schönsten Kirchenlieder, die jemals komponiert wurden. Luc Gistel wagte es, dieses muikalische Glanzstück für Blasorchester zu arrangieren, wobei...
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He Shall Feed His Flock

It is interesting to recall that Handel wrote Messiah, his most famous work whilst at the lowest point of his career, suffereing from fianantial hardship and depression. It was only composing that...
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DH991409
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Sinfonia aus dem Oratorium »Salomon«

George Frederic Handel composed his oratorio “Solomon” (HWV 67) within the space of only six weeks, between May 5th and June 13th 1748. The complete work for soloists, large choir and orchestra...
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Baroque Suite

Includes:
1. Minuet in F (J.S. Bach)
2. The Harmonious Blacksmith (G.F. Händel)
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CMP0128.97
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Klarinettenbuch Nr. 1

Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 245 (Clarinet Quartet) Compositions and Arrangements for 4 Bb Clarinets Content: 01. Largo (G.F. Händel 1685-1759) 02. Bourrée (G.F....
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MVSR5245
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Tochter Zion

"Tochter Zion", auch als "See the Conquering Hero Comes" bekannt, ist der berühmteste Choral aus dem Oratorium Judas Maccabaeus von Georg Friedrich Händel. Dieses Werk -...
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DH950646
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Zehn Spielstücke alter Meister

Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 178 (Woodwind Trio / Clarinet Trio / Saxophone Trio - SAT) Content:   1. Air - Anonymus   2. Intrade - Johann Pezel (1639-1694)   3. Fuge -...
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MVSR5178
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45 Flötenduette

Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 165 (Flute Duets) Set of Parts: 1 x Score form (Flute 1 + 2)
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MVSR5165
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Charakteristische Tänze aus drei Jahrhunderten

Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 145 (Clarinet Quartet / Saxophone Quartet or Mixed Woodwind Ensemble) Instrumentation options: Part 1: Clarinet 1 / Soprano Saxophone Part 2: Clarinet 2 /...
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MVSR5145

Music for the Royal Fireworks

Eine Reihe von Vorzügen zeichnet diese Neuinstrumentierung aus der Feder unseres "Klassik-Experten" aus: Analog zum händelschen Original (D-Dur/d-moll) haben alle Sätze...
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MVSR1712K
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Music for the Royal Fireworks-Teil III

LA RÉJOUISSANCE Die „Neuigkeit“ in diesem Satz stellt der Part der Kleinen Trommel dar. Bei Händel heißt es einfach: "with the side drums" - für den...
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Music for the Royal Fireworks-Teil II

Unser zweiter Teil der »Feuerwerksmusik« enthält die Mittelsätze, in denen die Holzbläser und Hörner im Vordergrund stehen. Die BOURRÉE ist lediglich...
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Music for the Royal Fireworks - Teil I

Die "Feuerwerksmusik" von Georg Friedrich Händel gehört zu den bekanntesten Werken der Barockzeit. Für uns von großer Bedeutung: Es gibt zwei Fassungen. Händel selbst favorisierte die Fassung für...
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MVSR1712
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Zehn kleine Werke großer Meister

Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 149 (Woodwind Quintet - 2 Flutes / 2 Clarinets / Bassoon - Bass Clarinet) Content:   1. Menuett - Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)   2....
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MVSR5149
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Zehn Stücke aus Klassik und Barock

Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 148 (Woodwind Quartet - Flute / Oboe / Clarinet / Bassoon - Bass Clarinet) Content:   1. Air - Anonymus   2. Allemande - Anonymus   3....
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MVSR5148
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The Trumpet Shall Sound

Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 147 (Solo Trumpet + Solo Trombone + Small Wind Ensemble - Organ opt.) Set of Parts: C Wind Score 1 x Solo Bb Trumpet 1 x Solo C Trombone B.C. 1 x Solo Bb...
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MVSR5147
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The Saints' Hallelujah

The lively combination of 'When The Saints Go Marching In' and 'The Hallelujah Chorus' has been a popular Canadian Brass concert selection for years. This playable version of that...
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HL08721323
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Suite aus der Oper "Rodrigo"

Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 110 (Brass Quartet - Trumpet / Flugelhorn / Horn / Tenorhorn / Trombone / Euphonium) Content: 1. Bourrée 2. Menuett 3. Marcia 4. Sarabande 5....
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MVSR5110
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