Handel - Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba For Piano Solo Book

Edition Peters

George Frederic Handel - Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba For Piano Solo Book  📚

Genre: Baroque

Edition Peters presents George Frederic Handel's "Arrival of the Queen of Sheba," transcribed for piano solo in a 32-page book. Known for its jubilant spirit and intricate musical phrasing, this classical masterpiece, originally part of Handel's oratorio "Solomon," has been thoughtfully adapted for the piano.

Whether you're a student keen on broadening your repertoire or a seasoned pianist looking for a piece that radiates grandeur and complexity, this edition provides a faithful and accessible rendition of Handel's celebrated work. Trust Edition Peters to deliver a high-quality publication that captures the depth and brilliance of this timeless composition.

Who Was George Frederic Handel?

George Frideric Handel (1685–1759) was a German-born, British Baroque composer who spent the bulk of his career in London, becoming well-known for his operas, oratorios, anthems, and organ concertos. Handel was born in Halle, in the Duchy of Magdeburg (now in modern-day Germany), to a family that had no strong musical traditions. Despite this, Handel showed a proclivity for music at a young age, and his talent was such that he received formal musical training.

In his early career, Handel traveled to Italy, where he absorbed the Italian operatic style, which had a profound influence on his own compositions. After some success in Italy and Germany, he moved to London in 1712, where he would become a naturalised British subject and where he achieved significant fame. His Italian operas were instant hits with London audiences, but it was his English oratorios, like "Messiah," "Samson," and "Solomon," that secured his lasting reputation. The "Arrival of the Queen of Sheba," a sinfonia from the oratorio "Solomon," is one of his most popular orchestral works and has been adapted for various instruments and ensembles.

Handel's music is known for its emotive power, melodic richness, and masterful orchestration. He had a gift for characterisation and drama, as evidenced by works like the oratorio "Messiah," with its famous "Hallelujah" chorus, which is among the most frequently performed choral works in Western music.

Despite facing career setbacks and fluctuations in his popularity, including periods of financial difficulty, Handel's music has remained influential. His works were admired by many composers who came after him, including Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. Today, Handel is considered one of the greatest composers of the Baroque era, and his music continues to be widely performed and recorded.