King Richard's Ballad This haunting and plaintive ballad has long been attributed to Richard I of England. It was written when King Richard was imprisoned and held for ransom when he was returning from the Third Crusade. Here are the words (translate... |
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GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL (1685-1759) George Frideric Handel, considered one of the greatest composers of the baroque period, was born in Halle, Germany, on Feb. 23, 1685. He died in London on Apr. 14, 1759, and was buried in Westminster Abbey. In his later... |
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