Description
Written as the trio to Menuet I, this second minuet from the Aylesford Pieces offers a calmer, more sustained character in contrast to its companion. The smooth bass line invites attention to balance between the hands. It captures the graceful lilt typical of Baroque dance movements.
The minuet, an elegant triple-time dance popular in the Baroque era, evoking the refined atmosphere of a courtly ball.
Sheet Music
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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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