Description
This compact sonatina in B-flat major by Handel is laid out in a single movement with a clear presentation and development of its themes. Its writing hints at the transition from Baroque to early Classical style. The straightforward exchange of voices makes it useful practice for shaping harmonic progressions.
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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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