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- What is the meaning of Water Music by George Handel?
- Why did Handel compose the Water Music?
- Who composed hornpipe?
- What type of music is Handel's Water Music?
What is the meaning of Water Music by George Handel?
It was rumoured that the Water Music was composed to help King George refocus London attention from his son and heir (later George II of Great Britain), who, worried that his time to rule would be shortened by his father's long life, threw lavish parties and dinners to compensate for it; the Water Music's first ...
Why did Handel compose the Water Music?
He needed a large, spectacular occasion to impress his English subjects. He turned to Handel for help, and requested a concert to be performed while he travelled down the Thames. Thus, Handel composed Water Music for this occasion.
Who composed hornpipe?
George Friederich Handel (1685-1759) was the composer of "Hornpipe," one of the pieces from his Water Music Suite. Although Handel was born in Germany, he spent most of his adult life as a musician in England.
What type of music is Handel's Water Music?
The Water Music is a group of pieces for Baroque orchestra. The pieces were composed by George Frideric Handel. The Water Music is made up of three suites. These suites include minuets, hornpipes, bourrées, and other dances.
