desires, young Handel honored his father and obeyed his wishes. In 1702, Handel registered and attended Halle University to study law. However, a year later at age 18, Handel decided that music, not law, would be his life long career. The Duke of Saxe-Weissenfels usually attended the services at the Cathedral every Sunday. Eventually, he met young Handel during a Sunday evening concert organized by the Master organist with Handel’s help. That evening, Handel appealed to the Duke’s…
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