Description
This short Handel keyboard sonata has a clear, bright C major sonority. Lasting under two minutes, it is one of the most concise pieces in this collection, notable for its clear melodic line and ornamental touches. Brief as it is, shaping each note cleanly still calls for careful attention even 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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