Baroque composer. George Fridreic Handel was born in Germany in 1685 and died in London in 1759. Well known works include his orchestral Water Music, Fireworks Music and a number of concerto grossi. Handel also wrote many operas (eg. Julies Caesar) and oratorio (eg. The Messiah). See the following internet sites for more information on Handel and his music. [Carol list internet sites on Handel.