Handel and Bach were the most most influential composers and musicians of the Baroque Period. George Frideric Handel was born on February 23, 1685 in Halle, Germany. He was superb composer, organist, harpsichordist, violinist, and oboist. He had only had one teacher in his lifetime, Friedrich Wilhelm Zachow, who he was able to surpass in talent by the age of 11. Some of his most famous works include Messiah, Water Music, and Royal Fireworks Music, as well as many concertos, and operas. In fact Handel is considered the father of the organ concerto. Although he was born in Germany, and trained in Italy, he is known as an English composer. Many people who didn’t appreciate his sense of musical style, portrayed him as a greedy gorger and