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- Why was Music for the Royal Fireworks written?
- What instruments are in Music for the Royal Fireworks?
- What is the story of the Royal Fireworks music?
- How long is Music for the Royal Fireworks?
Why was Music for the Royal Fireworks written?
Handel's Music for the Royal Fireworks was commissioned to mark the muddled end to the muddled War of the Austrian Succession, in which England's stake seemed limited to the personal interest of King George II.
What instruments are in Music for the Royal Fireworks?
It was scored for a large wind band ensemble consisting of 24 oboes, 12 bassoons and a contrabassoon (originally serpent, later scratched out), nine natural trumpets, nine natural horns, three pairs of kettledrums, and side drums which were given only the direction to play ad libitum; no side drum parts were written by ...
What is the story of the Royal Fireworks music?
Handel's Music for the Royal Fireworks has a history almost as loud as its namesake. ... The Royal Fireworks suite was commissioned by King George II in 1749 to mark the end of the War of the Austrian Succession, an eight-year territorial dispute involving most of the European powers.
How long is Music for the Royal Fireworks?
Music for the Royal Fireworks, a suite of around 18 minutes, remains one of Handel's most famous and popular works. The suite is characterized by the combination of its solemn/military character with dance and melodic beauty, its spirited rhythms, and opulent instruments.
