George Frideric Handel
1685-1759
George Frideric Handel was a Baroque composer born in Halle, Germany, who later became a naturalized British citizen. Celebrated for the oratorio Messiah and his Italian-style operas, he also composed many keyboard suites and sonatas. Often mentioned alongside his contemporary Bach, his music is marked by accessible melody and stately grandeur. This site includes 72 of his works, such as gavottes, concertos, and sonatinas.
Works by Handel (72 pieces)
Keyboard Suites11
A collection of keyboard suites by Handel built mainly around dance movements such as allemandes and gavottes, with lively ornamented melodies and Baroque contrapuntal writing. It suits intermediate-to-advanced players who want to explore Baroque stylistic performance.
Minuets23
The minuet, an elegant triple-time dance popular in the Baroque era, evoking the refined atmosphere of a courtly ball.
Piano Pieces11
A broad collection of standalone piano pieces not belonging to any specific set, offering hundreds of varied character pieces to explore and compare.
Fugues2
Contrapuntal works influenced by Bach, where each composer's individuality shines through a strict formal structure.
Sonatas2
Sonatas across a range of instrumentations, including piano parts from violin sonatas, spanning Classical to Romantic styles.
Preludes2
A collection of preludes not tied to a specific set, featuring short, evocative works by composers from Bach to more modern voices.
Arias9
Baroque-era arias marked by singing, lyrical melodic lines — a form used both in vocal music and as themes for keyboard variations.
Character Pieces2
Character pieces that depict a specific mood or scene, including Beethoven's Bagatelles — short works full of distinct personality.
Suites10
Baroque-era suites that string together a sequence of contrasting dances, such as allemandes and gigues, into a single work.