Handel was a composer who always kept on eye on the prevailing taste, political currents and latest fashion. This awareness is seen in both the Italian and English influences in his compositions with much of his music showing regal and festive characteristics. In this book you will find twelve delightful pieces from well-known works such as the Water Music, Royal Fireworks and the Messiah. The audio recordings are available online in MP3 format and provide complete versions of each piece together with a version with the solo part missing.
1. Largo from Xerxes
2. Sarabande from Suite for Harpsichord Vol. 2, No. 4 in D minor
3. He Shall Feed His Flock from Messiah
4. Arioso from Alcina
5. Adagio e staccato from Water Music Suite No. 1, F major
6. Hornpipe from Water Music Suite No. 1, F major
7. Air (Presto) from Water Music Suite No. 1, F major
8. Minuet from Water Music Suite No. 1, F major
9. Rejoice from Music for the Royal Fireworks
10. Minuet I from Music for the Royal Fireworks
11. Minuet II from Music for the Royal Fireworks
12. Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion from Messiah