Par HAENDEL GEORG FRIEDRICH. The oratorio “ Esther ” is the first English language oratorio and also the first oratorio by Handel based on a theatre tragedy - Jean Racine’s “Esther”. For the first time Handel drew on his knowledge gathered from stays in Germany, Italy and England. He created his own particular style of oratorio writing, which differs from the later integrative works. Many sections…

Par HAENDEL GEORG FRIEDRICH. G F Handel (1685-1759) was a German-born British composer and organist who spent his life working in London. He is credited with popularising opera in Britain, both importing Italian works, and composing his own. Giulio Cesare was composed in 1723-4 and first performed at the King's Theatre, Haymarket, London in February 1724. It remains today one of the most popular o…

Par SUZUKI SHINICHI. Recorder performed by Marion Verbruggen, Viola da gamba performed by Mary Springfels, Harpsichord performed by Arthur Haas. Siciliana from Sonata in F Major (Alto key) (III) (G. F. Handel) * Bourree from Fireworks Suite (G. F. Handel) * Passapied from Melpomene Suite (K. Fischer) * Adagio from Sonata in A Minor (Alto key) (III) (G. F. Handel) * Presto from Sonata in G Minor (A…

Opera in three acts. Par HAENDEL GEORG FRIEDRICH. George Frideric Handel's 'Siroe, Re di Persia', HWV 24, was premiered on February 17, 1728 at the King's Theatre in London's Haymarket. With Francesca Cuzzoni, Faustina Bordoni and Francesco Bernardi, known as Senesino, the composer had top-class vocal soloists famous throughout Europe at his disposal for no fewer than 17 consecutive performances. …

Italian opera was at the centre of Handel's output for over 35 years with solo arias constituting one of the most important elements in Baroque opera. Dramatic roles, with their various moods and reactions, are characterised through arias. A large number of Handel's operas also contain at least one entire scene for two to three voices. These numbers make use not only of similar lyrical or expressi…

Opera in three acts. Par HAENDEL GEORG FRIEDRICH. ; Almira, Handel's first opera, was well received when premiered in 1705 at the Theater am Gänsemarkt in Hamburg. The director was Reinhard Keiser, who, remarkably, had himself already set Friedrich Christian Feustking's text to music. The role of Fernando was sung by Johann Mattheson. The translation used by Handel leaves several Italian arias in …

Par HAENDEL GEORG FRIEDRICH. 'Rodrigo” was premiered in autumn 1707 in Florence and is therefore one of Handel's early stage works. The composer, only 22 years old, wrote a densely-woven musical scenario for his first opera composed in Italy . It masterfully portrays the dramatic states of mind of the protagonists surrounding the Iberian tyrant Rodrigo and the plot full of deception, betrayal , a…

Handel Coronation Anthems in Urtext editions for the first time'Zadok the Priest?(BA 10258) and 'The King shall rejoice?(BA 10259) are the best-known of the four coronation anthems that Handel wrote for the crowning of George II in London (1727). HWV 258 accompanied the king's anointment, HWV 260 his actual coronation.Thanks to their festive and majestic structure befitting the occasion as well as…

(A sacred oratorio). By George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). Edited by Watkins Shaw. For soprano solo voice, alto solo voice, tenor solo voice, bass solo voice, SATB choir and piano accompaniment. Novello Handel Edition. Baroque, Choral, Christmas and Easter. Difficulty: medium. V…

(50 Advanced Arrangements). Arranged by Dan Coates. For Piano. Book; Piano Collection; Piano Supplemental. The Professional Pianist. Masterwork Arrangement; Wedding. Advanced. 168 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Edited by Denes Agay. For piano. Format: piano solo book. With fingerings. Baroque, Classical Period and Romantic Period. 80 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Yorktown Music Press. (MS.YK21376) A selected repertoire of classical pieces for the beginning pianist. Includes inventi…

(Volume I) Composed by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759), edited by Sergius Kagen. Collection for high voice and piano accompaniment. With vocal melody, piano accompaniment, lyrics, translations and introductory text. Text language Italian and English. 61 pages. Published by Int…

Arranged by Hal H. Hopson. Church-Worship, Funeral, Funeral & Memorial, Wedding and Sacred. Print Music Collection (Book). 407 pages. Published by Hope Publishing Company.
Level: (Moderate).

(Low Voice - Volume II) Composed by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). Songbook for voice and piano. Text language Italian and English. Published by International Music Co.

(Music for Lent, Palm Sunday, Holy Week, Easter, Ascension, and Pentecost). By Robert Gower. For Organ (with pedals). Organ. Other Collection. 128 pages. Published by Oxford University Press

By George Frideric Handel. Vocal scores. Published by International Music Co.

9 Trio Sonatas Op. 2, No. 1 by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) and Georg Friedrich H. For String Trio. Schott. 28 pages. Schott Music #ED4393. Published by Schott Music

Dramma per musica in tre atti. Klavierauszug nach dem Urtext der Hallischen H0ndel-Ausgabe (italienisch/deutsch). By George Frideric Handel. Edited by Siegfried Flesch. Arranged by Kroupova, Olga;T!Pel, Michael. For soprano solo (3), mezzo-soprano solo, alto solo, tenor solo, bas…

50 of the Most Requested Wedding Pieces. Arranged by Dan Fox. For Piano. This edition: Easy Piano. Piano Collection. Worlds Greatest. Love. Book. 144 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.
Level: Easy Piano.

Arranged by Nancy & Randall Faber. For Piano. PreTime to BigTime Piano Supplementary Library. Classics. Level: 4. Book. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc.

Voice and Piano. By Various. Vocal Collection. Size 9x12 inches. 240 pages. Published by Schirmer.