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The Suites of 1720. Nos. 2, 4, 6 and 8
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The Suites of 1720. Nos. 2, 4, 6 and 8 by George Frideric Handel Piano Solo - Sheet Music

By George Frideric Handel
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The Suites of 1720. Nos. 2, 4, 6 and 8 by George Frideric Handel Piano Solo - Sheet Music
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SKU: ST.6502D

Composed by George Frideric Handel. Edited by Christopher Kite. Piano & keyboard music. Edited by Christopher Kite. Score. Stainer & Bell Ltd. #6502D. Published by Stainer & Bell Ltd. (ST.6502D).

ISBN 9790220207259.

REVIEW
Somewhat overshadowed by Bach’s suites, Handel’s eight Suites de Pièces pour le Clavecin, published in 1720, have largely eluded today’s pianists. Possibly written for his pupil Princess Anne, they were intended for domestic use, though Handel reworked some ideas into his chamber, orchestral and operatic music. German, French, English and Italian influence reveal a cosmopolitan composer and his music is remarkable for its freshness and spontaneity. A formidable improviser, many compositions undoubtedly sprung from his own improvisations. Christopher Kite’s Stainer & Bell two-volume edition provides excellent interpretative advice, and is inexpensive.

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