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George Frideric Handel

Date of Death: April 14, 1759 (74)

Birth Place: Halle, GERMANY

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Semperoper Dresden Announces 2024/25 Programme


Discover the 2024/25 programme of the Semperoper Dresden. Get the latest updates on performances, artists, and premieres in the upcoming season at one of Germany's most renowned opera houses.

World Premiere, DC Premieres & More Set for National Symphony Orchestra 2024-25 Season


The National Symphony Orchestra has unveiled its 2024–2025 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Ben Platt, Norm Lewis, and More Set For The Ravinia Festival's 2024 Summer Lineup


The Ravinia Festival has revealed its complete 2024 summer lineup. Among this year's Broadway names taking the stage at The Ravinia Festival are Ben Platt, Jessie Mueller, Norm Lewis, Michael Feinstein, and more! Learn more about the full lineup here!

BACH WEEK FESTIVAL To Take Final Bow With 50th Anniversary Season


Celebrate the final season of the Evanston-based BACH WEEK FESTIVAL, a beloved Chicago spring tradition since 1974. The 50th anniversary season, running from April 26 to May 5, 2024, will conclude with J. S. Bach's final sacred masterpiece, the Mass in B Minor.

MasterVoices Continues Season With the New York City Premiere of TO MY ARMS / RESTORE


MasterVoices continues its 2023-24 season on March 22-23 at NYU Skirball with the New York City Premiere of Varone’s To My Arms / Restore.

HANDEL: MADE IN AMERICA Premiers At The Met On February 15 & 16


On February 15 and 16, the world premiere of Handel: Made in America will be performed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

San Francisco Opera's 101st Season Continues With The 2024 Summer Season May 30-June 30


San Francisco Opera's 101st season continues May 30–June 30 at the War Memorial Opera House with the highly anticipated American premiere of Kaija Saariaho's final opera, INNOCENCE, along with Mozart's THE MAGIC FLUTE (DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE) and Handel's PARTENOPE, presented in award-winning productions.

HANDEL: MADE IN AMERICA Comes to The Met Next Month


On February 15 and 16, the world premiere of Handel: Made in America will be performed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, directed by Pat Eakin Young and written and performed by Terrance McKnight.

Anthony Roth Costanzo to Headline Princeton Symphony Orchestra Concerts in January


In the new year, Metropolitan Opera star, GRAMMY@ Award winner, and Princeton University alum Anthony Roth Costanzo will headline the Princeton Symphony Orchestra's (PSO) January 13-14 concerts.

Long Beach Camerata Singers Performs Handel's MESSIAH, December 21


Love Handel's Messiah but hate to fight the traffic to drive out of town to hear it? Hallelujah!  You can hear this magnificent oratorio right here in Long Beach when Long Beach Camerata Singers' 100-voice choir presents this brilliant work with Tesserae Baroque Orchestra and 4 professional soloists. 

LA Phil's Deck the Hall & More Lead BroadwayWorld's West Coast Holiday Top Picks


As the festive season sweeps across the country bringing holiday cheer, BroadwayWorld is thrilled to present our selection of must-see shows for December. Check out our West Coast picks!

Composers Concordance to Present The Centuries Trio With Friends at Kostabi World in Chelsea


Join Composers Concordance on December 22nd at Kostabi World in Chelsea for a unique performance by The Centuries Trio With Friends. This 21st century piano trio features electric guitar, cello da spalla, and piano, and will showcase music from every century. Don't miss this innovative blend of classical, jazz, and modern sounds.

National Philharmonic to Present HANDEL'S MESSIAH in December


National Philharmonic (NatPhil) will present its annual Messiah performances, conducted by Music Director Piotr Gajewski for the first time at Strathmore and Capital One Hall.

Mid-Manhattan Performing Arts Foundation Unveils 2023-24 Season of 'Great Music at St. Bart's'


The Mid-Manhattan Performing Arts Foundation (MMPAF) is thrilled to announce the 2023-24 Concert Series of 'Great Music at St. Bart's.' This season will showcase a variety of world-class performers in two stunning venues, including the intimate 150-seat chapel at St. Bartholomew's Church and the majestic 900-seat church with its beautiful Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ.

Utah Symphony Celebrates the Holiday Season with a Festive End-of-Year Line-Up


The Utah Symphony has a long history of bringing its community together through music at the holidays—and this year is no different! This winter season, the Utah Symphony presents a variety of festive concert performances which begins with the return of the community-favorite Messiah Sing-In tradition with the Utah Opera Chorus—a celebratory event that invites audience members to sing along with Handel's beloved oratorio.

American Symphony Orchestra to Perform Handel's Oratorio JUDAS MACCABAEUS


Join the American Symphony Orchestra for a performance of Handel's oratorio 'Judas Maccabaeus' at The Riverside Church on December 14th.

Pilgrim Festival Chorus Presents CELEBRATE! MESSIAH AND CAROL SING For The Holiday Season


Informal Middleborough performance of one of the world’s most recognized choral works.

Classical Guitarist MILOŠ to Perform at Carnegie Hall This Month


Don't miss classical guitarist MILOŠ as he takes the stage at Carnegie Hall this month. Get all the details and book your tickets now.

Tafelmusik's MESSIAH! To Return This Holiday Season


Nothing says Christmas like Tafelmusik's Messiah! Performances of Handel's baroque masterpiece take place on December 14, 15 & 16, 7:30 pm at Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre.

Music Worcester to Celebrate the Holiday Season with December Concerts


Music Worcester will celebrate the holiday season with two concerts featuring its own Worcester Chorus. Learn how to purchase tickets!

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