About 'Theme from Water Music' | |
Artist: |
Handel, George Frideric (biography) |
Born: | 1685
, Halle
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Died: | 1759
, London
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The Artist: | Important composer from the Baroque period who became a British citizen in 1726. He wrote many operas and oratorios, including the popular Messiah. |
| Composed: | 1717 |
| Info: This is an arrangement of probably the most famous theme from Handel's Water Music. Handel's Water Music is a collection of orchestral movements, often published as three suites, composed by George Frideric Handel. It premiered on 17 July 1717 after King George I had requested a concert on the River Thames. | |
| Score Type: | Arrangement for Tenor Saxophone and Piano |
| Score Key: | Bb major (Sounding Pitch) C major (Tenor Saxophone in Bb) ( View more Bb major Music for Tenor Saxophone ) |
| Time Signature: | 3/2 (View more 3/2 Music) |
| Tempo Marking: | Presto (View more music marked Presto) |
| Range: | F4-F5 |
| Duration: | 1:43 |
| Number of Pages: | 2 |
| Difficulty: | Easy Level: Recommended for Beginners with some playing experience |
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