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Can someone give me the answer, I know the crossword but what's the "Music of the"?

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Can someone give me the answer, I know the crossword but what's the "Music of-example-1

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The clues seem to be related to the composer George Frideric Handel and his life's work. Let's solve the puzzle:

1. A town where Handel worked as a composer (before moving to Italy and then London): Halle

2. For many years, Handel worked at the Royal Academy of Music in London

3. The country where Handel was born (what it is called today): Germany

4. One of Handel's most famous orchestral compositions (2 words): Water Music

5. When Handel died, he was almost (a physical ailment): Blind

6. One of Handel's most famous works - an oratorio written in 1741: Messiah

7. Handel wrote concertos for this instrument that is similar to a piano: Harpsichord

8. Handel moved to England and was naturalized as a citizen (in 1727): British

Taking the letters from the yellow and blue boxes "Music for the F R" and unscrambling them gives us: Music for the Royal Fireworks

George Frideric Handel, a renowned composer, had a notable life and career. Born in Germany, he later moved to Italy and then settled in England. He worked at the Royal Academy of Music in London and became a British citizen in 1727.

Handel's diverse compositions include the famous "Water Music," "Messiah," and "Music for the Royal Fireworks." Despite facing vision impairment before his death, he left an indelible mark on music history.

His compositions span various genres, from operas and orchestral pieces to oratorios and concertos. "Music for the Royal Fireworks," commissioned for a royal celebration.

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