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Gigue HWV 437

George Frideric Handel

What's this piece like?
The gigue is a lively baroque dance originating from the English jig. It was imported into France in the mid-17th century and usually appears at the end of a suite. This example by Handel is written in 12/16 with the typical elegant and playful character.
Who's this piece for?
This is a great piece for intermediate level pianists with a solid foundation and strong technique.
1-2 pages
Baroque
D minor

MOOD: Playful, elegant and bold.

TECHNIQUE: Broken chords and ornaments.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM level 7
Equivalent to ABRSM level 7
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1727

Johann Sebastian Bach finished his St Matthew Passion.

1729

Isaac Newton's Principia was translated from Latin into English.

1732

George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia.

1732

Joseph Haydn was born.

1733

Suite HWV 437 was first published when G.F. Handel was 48 years old.

1740

Capt. Vitus Bering discovered Alaska.

1750

Johann Sebastian Bach died.

1756

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born.

1757

Beginning of British Empire in India.

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