George Frideric Handel was born
Beginning of the composer’s lifetime.
About this piece
Handel ended his B-flat major keyboard suite with this quiet little minuet in G minor. In Wilhelm Kempff’s piano arrangement, you can still hear the gentle sway of the dance, but what really stands out is the melody. It almost sounds like someone singing.
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Equivalent to RCM level 8
Equivalent to ABRSM level 7
Equivalent to Suzuki book 6
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Minuet was composed
George Frideric Handel was 48 years old
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End of the composer’s lifetime.
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