Sonatas for Violin and Basso Continuo; Georg Friedrich Handel

Sonatas for Violin and Basso Continuo by Georg Friedrich Handel

Edited from the sources and realization of the figured bass by Bernhard Moosbauer. Notes on Ornamentation by Reinhard Goebel. Published by Wiener Urtext Edition

Includes violin, keyboard, and basso continuo (cello) parts

George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) was one of the greatest composers of the Baroque Era. Born and trained in Halle, Germany, he spent most of career in London. He is perhaps best known for his operas and oratorios, though his instrumental music, like ''Music for the Royal Fireworks'', is also renowned. His high baroque style combined elements of the German polyphonic tradition and the clarity and melody of the Italian baroque. His great dramatic skill left a lasting impact on later composers.

Handel's sonatas for violin and basso continuo are genial and charming chamber music, as opposed to vehicles of virtuosity. Violinist, cellist, and keyboard player are given ample opportunity to converse and interact. These sonatas are ideal for students for their approachability and substance. This Wiener Urtext edition contains all sonatas attributed to Handel in the 1879 Chrysander publication, including those now considered spurious. It also contains four single movement pieces. Includes historical and critical commentary on the sources. Parts for violin, keyboard, and cello. Intermediate-advanced level, Grade 4.

• CONTENTS:
• Sonata in G Major, HWV 358
• Sonata in G minor, HWV 364a
• Sonata in D minor, HWV 359a
• Sonata in A Major, HWV 361
• Sonata in D Major, HWV 371
• Sonata in A Major, HWV 372
• Sonata in E Major, HWV 373
• Sonata in G minor, HWV 368
• Sonata in F Major, HWV 370
• Allegro in C minor, HWV 408
• Andante in A minor, HWV 412
• Menuet in D Major, HWV 420
• Menuet in D Major, HWV 421