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Read Ebook: Handel : The Story of a Little Boy who Practiced in an Attic by Tapper Thomas
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Once again Handel visited his native land. On returning to England, which was to be his home for the future, he was asked by a wealthy gentleman, the Duke of Chandos, to become composer at the ducal residence. Handel accepted this offer and composed much beautiful music, which some day we shall hear.
Handel was much beloved in England and was received at court.
He had tried hard to please the English public as an opera composer, and the disappointment of his failure caused him a severe illness from which he suffered greatly. He lived to write some of the most lovely music the world possesses.
Handel loved England and became a naturalized British subject. He had a house in London, which in those days must have been considered a very fine one. He was very fond of gathering bodies of musicians together. Here he is in a familiar group.
Toward the end of his life he became blind. Some one had to lead him to the organ loft, where, with his wonderful skill, he could still charm and delight.
The English people loved and admired him so much that he was buried in Westminster Abbey.
FACTS ABOUT HANDEL
Read these facts about Handel, and from them make up the story of his life. Use your own words. After your teacher has read it, copy the story on pages 15 and 16 of this book.
SOME QUESTIONS ABOUT HANDEL
THE STORY OF GEORGE FREDERICK HANDEL
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Transcriber's Notes:
In the list of composers in the instructions on how to use the book, the "r with a h?cek" in the name Dvor?k was replaced with a regular "r".
On page 3, "Johann Christian Bach" was replaced with "Johann Sebastian Bach".
On page 17, "Water Music" was italicized.
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