Handel Quiz
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Name the year of Handel's death.
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From the course, History 1, from Ashby Musical Enterprises.
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What was the name of the King of England under whom Handel worked (his former employer)?
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What was Handel's nationality
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English
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German
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Italian
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Portuguese
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A. German -
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Which other composer was born the same year as Handel?
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Bach
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Haydn
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Mozart
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Vivaldi
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A. Bach -
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With which organization was Handel associated with?
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Royal Academy of Arts and Education
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Royal Academy of Music
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Royal Conservatory of Music
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Collegium Musicum
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A. Royal Academy of Music -
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What was Handel's greatest contribution?
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Choral Masses
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English Oratorios
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Fugues
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Violin Concertos
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A. English Oratorios -
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Which letters will you find in a catalogue of Handel's works?
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BWV
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HWV
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Op.
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RV
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A. HWV -
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Name one opera by Handel.
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Name one orchestral suite by Handel.
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Why did Handel switch from writing opera seria to writing oratorios?
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Dec 17, 2009Quiz Created by
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