Description
A Capriccio is a free, imaginative instrumental form, and this F major example is one of the most substantial pieces in Handel's keyboard catalogue, running over four minutes. Rapid passagework and constantly shifting figuration make considerable technical and stamina demands. It stands among the more challenging advanced-level pieces in this collection.
Character pieces that depict a specific mood or scene, including Beethoven's Bagatelles — short works full of distinct personality.
About the Composer
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.
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