George Frideric Handel

George Frideric Handel was born in Halle (Germany). Since the age of 7 he played the organ and at the age of nine began composing. He was the organ player of Halle cathedral. In 1703 he went to Hamburg where was a violinist at Hamburg Opera Theatre and staged there his first operas. From 1707 to 1709 he studied in Italy and received the status master of Italian opera. In 1710 he went to London and settled there. During his lifetime Handel wrote 42 operas, 29 oratories, 120 cantatas, trios and duets, concerts and so on. He lost his eyesight in 1759. Died in London.