George Frideric Handel (composer), Marvin Blickenstaff (editor), Leann House (editor)

This collection, part of the Basic Piano Literature Series is devoted to the keyboard music of Baroque master George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). In addition to the thirteen pieces included in Handel – An Album, the editor has provided fascinating notes on Baroque performance practice, covering Affect, Articulation, Ornamentation and determining correct or appropriate Tempo. Each piece is also provided with specific performance suggestions and guidelines for determining what the composer’s musical intentions were. This is a great collection with which to introduce Handel’s music to a serious intermediate student or amateur player. The book contains: Air with Five Variations in E Major (The Harmonious Blacksmith), Allegro from “Suite in D Minor,” Capriccio in G Minor, Entrée from “Suite in G Minor,” Gigue in F Major, Sarabande (with Two Variations) from “Suite in D Minor,” Toccata in G Minor and more – thirteen selections in all.