Popularly considered Britain's greatest composer, George Frederic Handel (Georg Friedrich Händel, 1685-1759) was born in Germany, studied in Italy, and moved to England in 1710, where he stayed for the rest of his life. He made his name in opera, but when public interest in his work began to wane, he turned to the composition of oratorios. "Messiah", composed in 1741, is his most famous work.
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- The Czech Handel Society Information and aims of the Society. Basics about G.F. Handel. Publications and recordings offered and concerts and lectures organized by the Society.
- George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) Biographical information, catalog of compositions, recent recordings and reviews, bibliographies, organizations, and links. (by Brad Leissa)
- Handel, George Frideric (1685 - 1759) Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and links to biographical essays.
- The American Handel Society Events, membership, and subscription information.
- Classical Music Archives - Handel Over 600 works by Handel (including the complete Messiah) and two biographies (Concise Oxford Dictionary of music.) Works offered in MIDI, MP3, and Windows Media audio formats, including live recordings of featured artists.
- George Frederick Handel (1685-1759) Detailed biography, large portrait, scores, orchestral and organ works, related composers, and links from the Here Of A Sunday Morning radio program.
- Classic Cat Directory of mp3s made available by the performing artists.
- The Rise and Fall of Henry Brydges, Duke of Chandos The dramatic story of the Duke of Chandos, for whom Handel composed the Chandos Anthems - his rise to riches and fall to financial ruin within ten years. Illustrated.
- NewOlde.com - George Frideric Handel Recommended Handel links, books and music editions, with brief descriptions.
- George Frideric Handel: A Man of His Time Brief biographical note, selected works, quotes, recommended reading and recordings, other resources, and timeline from Humanities Web.
- KUNST DER FUGE. Händel page. Free and complete MIDI files of the fuguistic compositions, 'Messiah' included.
- Handel at Adlington Hall Information about Handel's friendship with the Legh family and visits to their home, Adlington Hall, Cheshire. He also played Adlington Hall organ, built by Bernard "Father" Smith in 1670.
- Georg Friedrich Händel Filmography listing movies and television programs using or based on his works, brief biography, and links to related material from the Internet Movie Database (IMDb).
- Georg Friedrich Händel (1685-1759) Listing of vocal works and lyrics, many in Italian with English translations, from the Lied and Art Song Texts Page at REC Music.
- Classical Net: Handel Discography, links.