Description
Also titled Capriccio, this G minor piece is more compact than its F major counterpart but carries a tenser, minor-key character. Constantly moving figuration throughout its roughly ninety seconds demands secure technique from an advanced player, packing considerable harmonic and rhythmic activity into a short span, and testing the performer's concentration in executing rapid figures accurately.
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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