Description
This Handel keyboard sonata has a bright, clear C major sonority. Though it lasts only about two minutes, it consists of a continuous stream of light, agile figuration that exploits the harpsichord's capacity for quick articulation. Retaining the dance-like rhythmic feel typical of the Baroque era, it is a concise piece that still demands nimble finger technique from advanced players.
Sonatas across a range of instrumentations, including piano parts from violin sonatas, spanning Classical to Romantic styles.
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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