This piece is in the style a a typical Minuet, with an
appropriate tempo and time signature. It is written in
the key of F major. Beginning at bar 9, there is a
series of modulations, ending in the key of D minor -
which is the relative minor key. From bars 17-24 the
piece then returns to the home key of F major.
The German-born George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) was
a famous Baroque composer who lived much of his life in
Britain. He was successful as a composer of oratorios,
anthems, o...(+)
This piece is in the style a a typical Minuet, with an
appropriate tempo and time signature. It is written in
the key of F major. Beginning at bar 9, there is a
series of modulations, ending in the key of D minor -
which is the relative minor key. From bars 17-24 the
piece then returns to the home key of F major.
The German-born George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) was
a famous Baroque composer who lived much of his life in
Britain. He was successful as a composer of oratorios,
anthems, operas and organ concertos. Handel received
his education in Germany and Italy before settling in
Britain in 1712. He set out to supply the English
nobility with Italian Opera, and within 15 years had
successfully established three commercial opera
companies. After a physical breakdown in 1737 he began
to address the musical needs of the middle-class of
society. After the success of "Alexander's Feast" in
1736 he chose to concentrate on English choral works.
The Oratorio "Messiah" (1742) was well received, and
thereafter he never performed an Italian opera again.
Handel's coronation anthem "Zadok the Priest", has been
performed at every British coronation since George II's
accession to the throne in 1727.
Lewis, Alastair (1974 - )
SHEET MUSIC