Georg Friedrich Händel has been played on NTS over 40 times, featured on 42 episodes and was first played on 27 October 2014.

Georg Friedrich Händel, born on February 23, 1685, in Halle, Germany, was a prolific composer and one of the most significant figures of the Baroque era. Händel's musical talent was evident from a young age, and despite his father's initial opposition, he received early musical training and excelled in playing the harpsichord and organ.

In his early 20s, Händel traveled to Hamburg, where he immersed himself in the opera scene. There, he composed his first operas and gained recognition for his talent. Seeking…