Through this development, Handel became the first classical composer, the first to attain a permanent place in the performing repertoire.
His other music passed from the scene for awhile, then was revived, with his orchestral suites and concertos gaining a broad popularity and works in other genres receiving frequent performances. Finally, Handel's operas are now getting the attention they merit, with successful and critically acclaimed productions of Giulio Cesare leading the way. For many listeners today, Bach and Handel are the Baroque,