[Handel's Piano Pieces] A selection of famous works by the Baroque master
While Johann Sebastian Bach is known as the “Father of Music,” George Frideric Handel, a master of Baroque music, is often called the “Mother of Music.” His works for the harpsichord—the keyboard instrument of his time—as well as his oratorios and songs are now frequently performed on the piano and cherished as Baroque masterpieces.
In this feature, we’ve carefully selected Handel pieces that are often performed at piano concerts and recitals to introduce to you.
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[Handel’s Piano Pieces] A Curated Selection of Famous Works by the Baroque Master (11–20)
Oratorio “Solomon,” HWV 67 Act III, No. 42 “The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba”Georg Friedrich Händel
The festive and resplendent choral piece “The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba” by Baroque master Handel is one of the numbers from the oratorio Solomon, depicting the scene of the Queen of Sheba visiting Israel.
Brilliant strings and oboes play vividly, as if to welcome the queen’s procession, expressing in music a utopia filled with peace and prosperity.
Solemn yet overflowing with joy, this piece is perfect for celebratory occasions such as weddings.
Why not enjoy Handel’s timeless masterpiece on the piano as well?
Organ Concerto No. 6, HWV 294, First MovementGeorg Friedrich Händel
Georg Friedrich Handel, a Baroque master who made major contributions in opera, oratorio, anthem, concerto grosso, and organ concerto, is especially known for creating the genres of the English oratorio and the organ concerto, and for introducing a new style to English church music—significantly shaping the development of Baroque music.
One of his notable works, Organ Concerto No.
6, HWV 294, was performed as part of the premiere of Handel’s Alexander’s Feast.
The first movement is distinguished by its accessible melodies and bright character, with a simple structure that makes it especially recommended for newcomers to classical music.
Passacaglia Harpsichord Suite No. 7 (HWV 432)Georg Friedrich Händel
This piece encapsulates the charm of Baroque music.
Built on a four-bar theme, it unfolds through 15 variations in which rhythm, melody, and harmony are artfully transformed.
Amid its majestic atmosphere, a rich musicality shines through, gripping the listener’s heart.
It is also popular as a keyboard study piece and is recommended for those who have just begun learning the piano.
As you savor the process by which complex music emerges from a simple theme, you can experience the profound depth of Baroque music.
It is a work that conveys the timeless appeal of Handel’s music.
In conclusion
Handel, who was both a composer and an organist, wrote works distinguished by an elegant, noble sound that evokes performances in churches and grand halls.
For those accustomed to music from the Classical period and later, his pieces may have felt refreshingly new.
In addition to works for keyboard instruments, Handel produced a wide range of operas, oratorios, and orchestral music.
Why not take this opportunity to delve deeper into Handel’s world?