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Acis & Galatea is one of Handel’s most beloved pastoral works, originally conceived as a serenata for private consumption and later revised for London audiences. With an intimate ensemble texture and bucolic storytelling, this piece sits comfortably between masque and opera. While not a full-scale opera, Acis & Galatea has enjoyed enduring popularity and frequent revivals, earning recognition as Handel’s most performed pastoral work.