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Today’s programme is part 2 of 3 in which we look at the structure called the Suite, which was an instrumental staple of the Baroque period, and a forerunner of the Classical symphony. The Suite is based on stylized dances of the period (or earlier), and consequently are quite easy listening.
In part 1 we looked at those by Bach; now in part 2 those by Handel and also a concerto by Vivaldi which fits the model although he named it differently; and the climax comes in part 3 when we dig into the Art of Listening: How can I tell if that piece was written by Bach, or by Handel (these being the best known of the Baroque composers)?
So, lend me your ears and let’s investigate! George Frideric Händel: Suite number 1 in A Major HWV 426 Performed by Paul Nicholson · George Frideric Händel: Suite number 1 in A Major HWV 426 Performed by Paul Nicholson · George Frideric Händel: Suite number 1 in A Major HWV 426 Performed by Paul Nicholson · George Frideric Händel: Suite number 1 in A Major HWV 426 Performed by Paul Nicholson · George Frideric Händel: Suite number 5 in E Major HWV 430 Performed by Murray Perahia · George Frideric Händel: Suite number 5 in E Major HWV 430 Performed by Murray Perahia · George Frideric Händel: Suite number 5 in E Major HWV 430 Performed by Murray Perahia · George Frideric Händel: Suite number 5 in E Major HWV 430 Performed by Murray Perahia · George Frideric Händel: Water Music Suite number 2 in D Major HWV 349 Performed by the Prague Chamber Orchestra conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras · George Frideric Händel: Water Music Suite number 2 in D Major HWV 349 Performed by the Prague Chamber Orchestra conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras · George Frideric Händel: Water Music Suite number 2 in D Major HWV 349 Performed by the Prague Chamber Orchestra conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras · George Frideric Händel: Water Music Suite number 2 in D Major HWV 349 Performed by the Prague Chamber Orchestra conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras · George Frideric Händel: Water Music Suite number 2 in D Major HWV 349 Performed by the Prague Chamber Orchestra conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras · George Frideric Händel: Water Music Suite number 2 in D Major HWV 349 Performed by the Prague Chamber Orchestra conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras · George Frideric Händel: Water Music Suite number 3 in G Major HWV 350 Performed by the Prague Chamber Orchestra conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras · George Frideric Händel: Water Music Suite number 3 in G Major HWV 350 Performed by the Prague Chamber Orchestra conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras · George Frideric Händel: Water Music Suite number 3 in G Major HWV 350 Performed by the Prague Chamber Orchestra conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras · George Frideric Händel: Water Music Suite number 3 in G Major HWV 350 Performed by the Prague Chamber Orchestra conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras · George Frideric Händel: Water Music Suite number 3 in G Major HWV 350 Performed by the Prague Chamber Orchestra conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras · George Frideric Händel: Water Music Suite number 3 in G Major HWV 350 Performed by the Prague Chamber Orchestra conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras · George Frideric Händel: Water Music Suite number 3 in G Major HWV 350 Performed by the Prague Chamber Orchestra conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras · George Frideric Händel: Water Music Suite number 3 in G Major HWV 350 Performed by the Prague Chamber Orchestra conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras · George Frideric Händel: Water Music Suite number 3 in G Major HWV 350 Performed by the Prague Chamber Orchestra conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras · Antonio Vivaldi: The Four Seasons Opus 8 no 1 RV 269 “Spring” Performed by St. Mark’s Philharmonic Orchestra