Description

George Frideric Handel's powerful musical personality is evident not only in his grand operatic, oratorio, and orchestral works, but also in his keyboard compositions. This edition focuses on Handel's first published collection of eight Suites from 1720, which depart from the typical standardized dance movement sequences. Instead, these suites feature free-form movements of substantial artistic merit interspersed among the lighter dance pieces. Handel's suites consistently exhibit a distinctive individuality that deserves greater recognition in concert programming. We are pleased to present this Urtext edition edited by Handel specialist Anthony Hicks.

Songs / Content

• Suite A major HWV 426
• Suite F major HWV 427
• Suite d minor HWV 428
• Suite e minor HWV 429
• Suite E major HWV 430
• Suite f sharp minor HWV 431
• Suite g minor HWV 432
• Suite f minor HWV 433
• Appendix: Early versions of single movements
• Appendix: Initial finale HWV 427
• Appendix: Allemande; Earlier version HWV 429
• Appendix: Initial Prélude HWV 566
• Appendix: Air; Earlier version HWV 430
• Appendix: Initial Prélude HWV 570
• Appendix: Initial Prélude HWV 572
• Appendix: Initial Prélude HWV 568