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Opera "Rodrigo" Overture HWV5
Opera "Ariodante" Overture HWV33
Messiah Part I 1. Sionfonia HWV56
'Kind Health descends on downy wings' from 'Ode for the birthday of Queen Anne' HWV74
Chandos Anthem
Six Violin Sonatas (HWV361, 368, 370-373)
Music for the Royal Fireworks HWV.351
Sarabande from Harpsichord Suite No.4 HWV437
Passacaglia from Harpsichord Suite No.7 HWV432
Opera "Rodrigo" HWV.5 was performed in Firenze, Italy, in 1707 (The composer was 22 years old). Rodrigo,was the last Visigothic king of Hispania. The libretto was based on "II duello d'amore e di vendetta" by Francesco Silvani (1620-1685). This overture was originnaly written for Violin I/II, Oboe I/II, Viola, and Bass continuo (Violoncello & Bassoon). It is energetic and flooded with happiness.
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Opera "Ariodante" Overture HWV33
Opera "Ariodante" HWV.33 was first performed in London, 1735 when the composer was 50 years old. Libretto was "Ginerva principessa di Scozia" by Antonio Salvi (1664-1724). This overture is beautiful and has solemn atmosphere.
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Messiah Part I 1. Sionfonia HWV56
The opening music of Handel's famous Messiah. It consists of Grave and Allegro moderato (fugue). This Sinfonia is gorgeous itself, and also produce a sense of anticipation of the following magnificent music.
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| Grave: 44(c/m) Allegro moderato: 132(c/m) last 4 bars: 74(c/m) |
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'Kind Health descends on downy wings' from 'Ode for the birthday of Queen Anne' HWV74
Ode is a form of lyrical verse. This music was composed on Handel's second visit to London and was performed on Queen Anne's birthday, February 6th in 1713.
The original is duet for Soprano and Alto with Oboe obligato. All players could enjoy playing beautiful melodies.
In the arrangement for String Quartet, Oboe, Soprano, Alto correspond to Violin I, Violin II, Viola, respectively.
In the arrangement for Wood Quartet, Soprano and Alto correspond to Flute and Clarinet, respectively.
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Music for the Royal Fireworks HWV.351
The Music for the Royal Fireworks (HWV 351) was composed by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) in 1749 for the fireworks in London's Green Park. It was to celebrate the end of the War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748).
The numbers of players were notified in the score of the overture as follows.
-Trumpet I (3), Trumpet II (3), Trumpet III (3),
-Timpani (3),
-Horn I (3), Horn II (3), Horn III (3),
-Oboe I (12), Oboe II (12), Oboe III (4),
-Bassoon I (8), Bassoon II (4).
Oboe I part is with Violin I, Oboe II with Violin II, Oboe III with Viola, Bassoon I with
Violoncello and Contrabass, and Bassoon II with Contra Bassoon.
It is said that George II of Great Britain's assignment was to use only wind instruments,
however, Handel wanted to use strings.
There are several different scores of the overture. It is supposed that the original scores were
arranged by Handel himself. This score is based on Handel-Werkausgabe (1886) which was
edited by Friedrich Chrysander (1826-1901).
The Royal Fireworks consists of six movements;
I. Ouverture,
II. Bourree (without brass instruments),
III. La Paix,
IV. La Rejouissance,
V. Menuet I (without brass instruments),
VI. Menuet II.
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| Ouverture: 98(c/m) Adagio: 72(c/m) 3/4 part: 118(c/m) Lentment: 58(c/m) 3/4 part: 118(c/m) |
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Sarabande from Harpsichord Suite No.4 HWV437
The original is a piece in Harpsichord Suite No.4 HWV437. It consists of a theme and two variations. The arrangement for Violin and Viola by Johan Halvorsen (1864-1935), a Norwegian composer, is very popular, however, requires high technical skills. This arrangement is for String Quartet and not so difficult in technique. Every music note is faithful to the original and enjoyable for all the players.
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Passacaglia from Harpsichord Suite No.7 HWV432
The original is a piece in Harpsichord Suite No.7 HWV432. The arrangement for Violin and Viola by Johan Halvorsen (1864-1935), a Norwegian composer, is very nice and popular, however, requires high technical skills. This arrangement is for String Quartet and not so difficult in technique. Every music note is faithful to the original and enjoyable for all the players.
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