In one of this composer's oratorios, the title warrior sings "How vain is man who boasts in fight" before a chorus celebrates his victory with "See, the Conqu'ring hero comes."
In one of this composer's oratorios, the title warrior sings "How vain is man who boasts in fight" before a chorus celebrates his victory with "See, the Conqu'ring hero comes." He adapted poems by John Dryden into the choral works Alexander's Feast and Ode for St. Cecilia's Day, and composed variations such as The Harmonious Blacksmith. This composer of Israel in Egypt and Judas Maccabeus created Zadok the Priest for the coronation of George II. For 10 points, name this 18th century composer of Music for the Royal Fireworks, Water Music, and The Messiah.
In one of this composer's oratorios, the title warrior sings "How vain is man who boasts in fight" before a chorus celebrates his victory with "See, the Conqu'ring hero comes."
Georg {Handel}