Handel: Harpsichord Suites Volume 1

Rowland, Gilbert

DDA 21220

Handel’s solo keyboard music has for too long been overshadowed by his operas, oratorios, and orchestral music. This comparative neglect seems unjust in view of the considerably large quantity of keyboard music which exists amongst his massive output.
There are about 25 suites as well as numerous other single pieces including Fugues, Chaconnes, Fantasias, Preludes and individual dance movements. Amongst the suites there were two collections which were published in Handel’s lifetime. The “Eight Great Suites” first appeared in print in 1720 followed by a further six in 1733, often referred to as “The Second Collection”. There are also a number of “miscellaneous” suites.

Works:

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•Handel: Keyboard Suite, HWV 432 in G minor
•Handel: Keyboard Suite, HWV 437 in D minor
•Handel: Keyboard Suite, HWV 427 in F major
•Handel: Keyboard Suite, HWV 431 in F sharp minor
•Handel: Keyboard Suite No. 1 (Set II) in B-Flat Major, HWV 434
•Handel: Keyboard Suite in G Major, HWV 450
•Handel: Keyboard Suite (Partita) in C Minor, HWV 444
•Handel: Keyboard Suite, HWV 433 in F minor
•Handel: Keyboard Suite, HWV 436 in D minor
•Handel: Keyboard Suite, HWV 435 (Chaconne) in G major

CD x 1

Divine Art

8.04.2013

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