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Work: Royal Fireworks Music, HWV 351

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ComposerHandel, George Frideric (1685-1759)
PeriodBaroque
Work typeOrchestral
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18th-century fireworks from Stephen Layton and the Sydney Symphony

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Stephen Layton conducts Haydn and Handel, and is joined by soprano Sara Macliver for Bach and Mozart for a joyful evening. 
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Baroque Brilliance from Sara Macliver and WASO in Perth

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A selection of Baroque works form an unusual concert, providing a showcase for violinist Shaun Lee-Chen and soprano Sara Macliver, highlighting the orchestra's versatility. 
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New Beginnings and a message of hope in London Handel Festival opener

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There was a celebratory atmosphere to launch the 2022 festival, including royal fireworks and coronation anthems, but it was Ukrainian mezzo Anna Starushkevych who provided the evening's most moving moment. 
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Bachtrack top ten: George Frideric Handel

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George Frideric Handel was quite the cosmopolitan composer, travelling from Germany to Italy and London, where he eventually settled, becoming a naturalised British citizen and court composer for the big ceremonial occasions.