Almira Opera Composed
Handel composed Almira for the Hamburg opera stage during the early phase of his career.
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George Frideric Handel Biography and Timeline
Follow George Frideric Handel through 44 dated historical records for Germany.
George Frideric Handel, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1704
1705
Almira Hamburg Premiere
The opera Almira received its first performance in Hamburg and established Handel as a young theatrical composer.
Nero Opera Staged
Handel presented his second opera Nero in Hamburg although its music is now lost.
1707
Dixit Dominus Composed
Handel composed the Latin psalm setting Dixit Dominus during his Italian residence.
Rodrigo Opera Performed
The opera Rodrigo was performed in Florence during Handel's productive period in Italy.
Il Trionfo del Tempo Composed
Handel composed the allegorical oratorio Il trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno in Rome.
1708
La Resurrezione First Performed
Handel's Italian oratorio La Resurrezione received its first performance in Rome.
Aci Galatea e Polifemo Written
Handel wrote the dramatic cantata Aci Galatea e Polifemo for a Neapolitan patron.
1709
Agrippina Venice Premiere
Handel's opera Agrippina opened in Venice and enjoyed considerable success.
1710
Hanover Kapellmeister Appointment
Handel accepted an appointment as Kapellmeister to the Elector of Hanover.
1711
Rinaldo London Premiere
George Frideric Handel's Rinaldo premiered in London, establishing his reputation there with a spectacular Italian language opera.
Rinaldo London Opening
Handel's Rinaldo premiered in London and helped introduce his Italian operatic style to local audiences.
1712
Il Pastor Fido Premieres
Handel's pastoral opera Il pastor fido premiered in London.
1713
Teseo London Premiere
Handel's opera Teseo was first performed at the Queen's Theatre in London.
Utrecht Te Deum Presented
Handel composed a ceremonial Te Deum associated with celebrations of the Peace of Utrecht.
Utrecht Jubilate Presented
Handel supplied a Jubilate setting to accompany the Utrecht thanksgiving observances.
Birthday Ode for Queen Anne
Handel composed Eternal Source of Light Divine for Queen Anne's birthday festivities.
1715
Amadigi di Gaula Premiere
Handel's opera Amadigi di Gaula received its first London performance.
1717
Water Music Royal Performance
Handel's Water Music was performed during a royal excursion on the River Thames.
Chandos Anthems Composition Begins
Handel began producing English anthems for worship at the Duke of Chandos's estate.
1718
Acis and Galatea Composed
Handel composed the English pastoral entertainment Acis and Galatea during his Cannons period.
Esther Early Oratorio Version
Handel composed an early version of the biblical drama Esther for private performance.
1720
Radamisto First Performance
Handel's opera Radamisto was presented by the Royal Academy of Music in London.
Keyboard Suites First Collection
A collection of Handel's keyboard suites appeared in London under his supervision.
1721
Floridante Opera Premiere
Handel's Floridante premiered in London during the Royal Academy's opera seasons.
1723
Ottone Opera Premiere
The opera Ottone became a notable success in Handel's London theatrical career.
Flavio Opera Premiere
Handel's opera Flavio was performed at the King's Theatre in London.
1724
Giulio Cesare London Premiere
George Frideric Handel's Giulio Cesare in Egitto premiered at the King's Theatre in London, dramatizing Caesar's encounters with Cleopatra.
Tamerlano Opera Premiere
Handel's Tamerlano explored the conflict between Bajazet and Timur on the London opera stage.
1725
Rodelinda London Premiere
George Frideric Handel's Rodelinda premiered in London, presenting a story of marital loyalty amid political intrigue.
1726
Scipione Opera Premiere
Handel's opera Scipione received its first London staging.
Alessandro Opera Premiere
The opera Alessandro was produced with leading Italian singers in London.
1727
Admeto Opera Premiere
Handel's Admeto premiered and featured prominent performers from his London company.
Riccardo Primo Opera Premiere
Handel introduced Riccardo Primo as an opera with a historical English royal subject.
Zadok the Priest Composed
Handel composed Zadok the Priest for the coronation of George II.
1728
Siroe Opera Premiere
Handel's Siroe was performed during the later years of the first Royal Academy.
Tolomeo Opera Premiere
Handel's Tolomeo premiered in London as the original Royal Academy neared its end.
1730
Partenope Opera Premiere
Handel presented Partenope in London with a libretto set in ancient Naples.
1733
Orlando Opera Premiere
Handel's opera Orlando premiered and explored the madness of its title character.
1735
Alcina Opera Premiere
The opera Alcina was first performed at Covent Garden with magical themes and elaborate staging.
Records, sources and methodology
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