He was known to be hot-headed

Next on the list of interesting facts about George Handel, Handel was known for being hot-headed, demanding, and extremely strict, in addition to being extremely talented. In fact, he allegedly stated that more people would pay Scottish Tenor Alexander Gordon to jump on his harpsichord than to hear him sing.

George Handel had a terrible temper and was a perfectionist. Among other musicians, he was known for being demanding and overly strict. Handel reportedly threatened to throw soprano Francesca Cuzzoni out the window if she did not perform his score exactly as he expected. During a rehearsal for Flavio, Handel stated that more people would pay to see Scottish tenor Alexander Gordon jump onto his harpsichord than to hear him sing. Handel also threatened to withhold a performer's wages after claiming that Verdi's Prati in Alcina was unsuitable for him to sing. Nobody was safe from Handel's wrath. He even chastised the Prince and Princess of Wales for being late for an oratorio preview at Carlton House.

George Handel was unmistakably a man not to be trifled with!