Georg Friedrich Händel (1685–1759) was a German-British Baroque composer who spent much of his career in England. He is celebrated for his operas, oratorios, and orchestral works. Among his most enduring compositions are the oratorio Messiah and the coronation anthem Zadok the Priest, featured at this concert.
Prague Music Orchestra performs the greatest classical masterpieces from Mozart to Dvořák in a 60-minute concert at the Municipal House.
The closing gala concert of the Znojmo Music Festival features the SILENTIUM! ensemble conducted by Andreas Scholl. The programme includes festive works by Handel, Zelenka and Fux, connected to the European musical tradition of monarchy.