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Handel's greatest music for the English Court creates a festive and majestic soundtrack
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The composer George Frideric Handel was called upon to create many works for the English court. Most famous today are the Fireworks Music and Water Music suites both of which are featured in this collection.
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To get the flavor of this CD, listen to the first two works from the Fireworks Music that begin this set. Other recognizable works include "Alla Hornpipe" from the Water Music which has been used in TV commercials and TV show themes. The "Sarabande" from the Water Music is also quite a famous melody.
Be sure to listen as well to the first movement from the Harp Concerto No. 6. The melody here is also quite recognizable and has been used often throughout commercial media.
Overture from Fireworks Music
Overture from Fireworks Music by by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). This piece is also known as Music for the Royal Fireworks. Composed by Handel for King George II of Great Britain. The music was first performed for the fireworks celebrating the end of the War of Austrian Succession on April 27 1749. (8:22)
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La Rejouissance from Fireworks Music
La Rejouissance from Fireworks Music by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). This is the fourth movement from Music for the Royal Fireworks. La Rejouissance means "Rejoicing". (2:01)
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The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba (Solomon)
The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba (Solomon) by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). This piece is taken from Handel's Oratorio Solomon. (3:13)
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| Handel and the Age of Elegance - Volume 2 from the Repertoire Series contains 18 tracks presenting over one hour of regal and dignified royalty free music. |
| Please listen to the rest of Handel and the Age of Elegance. Short keywords and descriptions are provided to give you a sense of each cue. |
Allegro #1 from Water Music
Allegro #1 from Water Music by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). Handel composed Water Music for King George I. The music was first played on the king's barge for a concert down the River Thames in London. (2:40)
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Andante from Water Music
Andante from Water Music by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). (3:07)
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Air #1 from Water Music
Air #1 from Water Music by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). (2:24)
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Minuet and Trio from Water Music
Minuet and Trio from Water Music by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). (3:01)
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Bouree and Hornpipe from Water Music
Bouree and Hornpipe from Water Music by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). Two short but engaging dances from the Water Music suite. (1:35)
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Allegro Molto from Water Music
Allegro Molto from Water Music by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). (2:33)
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Alla Hornpipe from Water Music
Alla Hornpipe from Water Music by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). This is probably the best known movement from the Water Music suite. It has been used in commercials and as themes for various TV shows. (3:01)
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Sarabande from Water Music
Sarabande from Water Music by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). Another of the more well known movements from the Water Music suites. This one, at a larghetto tempo, is more solemn and stately. (2:07)
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Allegro #2 from Water Music
Allegro #2 from Water Music by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). (2:07)
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Air #2 from Water Music
Air #2 from Water Music by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). (2:45)
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Allegro Vigoroso from Water Music
Allegro Vigoroso from Water Music by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). (1:22)
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Concerto Grosso Op. 3-6
Concerto Grosso Op. 3-6 by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). (6:28)
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Andante & Allegro, 1st Mov't from Harp Concerto 6
Andante & Allegro, 1st Mov't from Harp Concerto 6 by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). This is a very famous melody, it has been set for many instruments but it is presented here in the original harp solo melody. (4:15)
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Larghetto, 2nd Mov't from Harp Concerto 6
Larghetto, 2nd Mov't from Harp Concerto 6 by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). (6:24)
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Allegro Moderato, 3rd Mov't from Harp Concerto 6
Allegro Modeerato, 3rd Mov't from Harp Concerto 6 by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). (2:42)
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This volume includes Handel's most festive music for the English court. This music has created a grand, celebratory feeling in concerts for centuries and it will do so in your production as well. Pick up Handel's Baroque Nobility today!
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