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- Is Handel Water baroque music?
- Who composed hornpipe Water Music?
- What genre is Water Music by Handel?
- What instruments are used in Handel Water Music?
Is Handel Water baroque music?
The Water Music is a collection of orchestral movements, often published as three suites, composed by George Frideric Handel.
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| Water Music | |
|---|---|
| Period | Baroque |
| Performed | 17 July 1717: London |
Who composed hornpipe Water Music?
Handel's Water Music was written for a big party given by King George I of England on the Thames River. King George just happened to be Handel's boss in Germany and some people think that Handel wrote Water Music to return to the King's good graces.
What genre is Water Music by Handel?
The Water Music is a collection of orchestral movements, often published as three suites, composed by George Frideric Handel. It premiered on 17 July 1717 after King George I had requested a concert on the River Thames.
What instruments are used in Handel Water Music?
Handel responded with Water Music, which, according to one eyewitness, engaged an ensemble of flutes, recorders, oboes, bassoons, trumpets, horns, violins, and basses.
