Description
A third Minuet in A minor alongside HWV 547 and 549, this piece runs the longest of the three while keeping the same dance framework, with small differences in figuration and phrase shaping. It offers a glimpse into the many short keyboard pieces Handel composed in his day-to-day practice, and gives intermediate players good practice in dance rhythm.
The minuet, an elegant triple-time dance popular in the Baroque era, evoking the refined atmosphere of a courtly ball.
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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