Description
Published in 1733 as part of Handel's second set of keyboard suites, this work in E minor carries a more introspective, minor-key character. Its movements alternate between reflective passages and lighter dance-like sections, showcasing the varied moods typical of a Baroque suite. Running about four minutes, it offers intermediate players a manageable introduction to Handel's suite style.
Baroque-era suites that string together a sequence of contrasting dances, such as allemandes and gigues, into a single work.
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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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