Han ‧ del, George Fred ‧ e ‧ rick /ˈhændl, dʒɔːdʒ ˈfred ə rɪk $ dʒɔːrdʒ-/ BrE AmE
(1685–1759) a British ↑ composer , born in Germany, noted for his ↑ oratorio s , such as the Messiah , and his ↑ orchestral music, particularly his Water Music and Music for the Royal Fireworks