This man often collaborated with his patron Charles Jennens, who supplied the lyrics to Israel in Egypt and to a pastoral ode inspired by John Milton, "L'Allegro, il Penseroro ed il Moderato.
This man often collaborated with his patron Charles Jennens, who supplied the lyrics to Israel in Egypt and to a pastoral ode inspired by John Milton, "L'Allegro, il Penseroro ed il Moderato." This man set a poem by John Dryden in his piece Ode for St. Cecilia's Day, and the last piece of his Airs and Variations is often called The Harmonious Blacksmith. One of this composer's pieces was commissioned for a celebration commemorating the Peace of Aix-La-Chapelle. Another piece by this man is incidental music to a concert held on the River Thames. For 10 points, identify this composer of Music for the Royal Fireworks and Water Music.
This man often collaborated with his patron Charles Jennens, who supplied the lyrics to Israel in Egypt and to a pastoral ode inspired by John Milton, "L'Allegro, il Penseroro ed il Moderato.
Georg Friedrich Handel