Halle an der Saale Travel Tip:
Handel's Birth House: Händel-Haus
Handel's birth house and museum
The global renaissance of George Frideric Handel music began in the composer's native town of Halle an der Saale in the early 19th century. This is the town where he was born in 1685 and received a lasting impression due to the town's atmosphere and a sound education. His most important pieces have been regularly performed here since 1803 in uninterrupted tradition. A monument was erected at the market square in his honor in 1895 and the first major Handel Festival was held in 1922. In the birthplace of Halle's most famous resident, the present-day Handel House, the town constructed a memorial and music museum that has staged the annual Handel Festival since 1952. The building is also home to the German Handel Society's home office (international coalition) and the editorial staff for Halle's Handel edition (Handel's complete works).
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm.
Admission: Adults 4.50 €, Concessions 2.50 €.
[ Source: http://www.maritim.com/en/hotels/germany/hotel-halle/events ]
Related: http://www.haendelhaus.de/en
Address: Große Nikolaistraße 5, 06108 Halle (Saale)
Tags: Halle an der Saale, Handel, Museum
Location of Handel's Birth House: Händel-Haus
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