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George Frideric Handel

Handel Facts:

Born: February 23, 1685
Died: April 14, 1759
Country: Germany

Handel Trivia:

Beethoven called Handel "the greatest composer who ever lived."

Handel's most well-known work was Messiah, often referred to incorrectly as The Messiah.

Handel never married.

Unlike many composers of the Baroque Period, Handel died leaving a sizable estate, most of which went to a niece.

Handel was buried in Westminster Abbey.

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Composer of the Month February, 2010 George Frideric Handel Handel Facts: Born: February 23, 1685 Died: April 14, 1759 Country: Germany Handel Trivia: Beethoven called Handel "the greatest composer who ever lived." Handel's most well-known work was Messiah, often referred to incorrectly as The Messiah. Handel never married. Unlike many composers of the Baroque Period, Handel died leaving a sizable estate, most of which went to a niece. Handel was buried in Westminster Abbey. Past Composers of the Month Click on the picture to see past Composers of the Month Other Composers	UPCOMING EVENTS PTO Shows Thursday, February 18, 2010 Grade 2 All shows start at 7:00 p.m. Fairlawn Elementary 3203 Rhode Island Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34947 Phone: (772) 468-5345 Fax: (772) 467- 4223 (Click on the school's picture to visit our website!)	Other Notes: There's style and then there's musical style: In what musical instrument will you find a hammer, string, keys and a pedal? Use your mouse on this picture and find the answer: What does this bird have to do with music? Click on the picture to find out! What's a musical circumstance? Not sure? Then, click on the picture! What is this man holding in his hand? (Click on the picture and learn all about it!) You've heard of a "Jack of all trades" but these are a different kind of jack. (Click on the picture and see what we mean!)