The largest city Saxony-Anhalt, birthplace of the composer Händel (5)

I believe the answer is:

halle

(Other definitions for halle that I've seen before include "Manchester's orchestra" , "Noted players" , "Orchestra based in Manchester" , "Name of orchestra" , "Manchester orchestra founder" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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