Handel Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Harp Concerto in B-flat majorGeorg Friedrich Händel46rank/position

Handel – Harp Concerto in B flat Major, Morgan Mackenzie Short, 2014 Young Artist Concerto Winner

The first harp concerto in music history is said to have been created in the 18th century by Handel.

With its brilliant, bright strings and the harp’s transparent resonance, it is a delightful piece to the ear and remains a very famous work that is still often performed on its own today.

Harp Concerto in B-flat major, HWV 294Georg Friedrich Händel47rank/position

George Frideric Handel – Concerto No.6 in B♭ major, HWV 294 (Op.4)

Georg Friedrich Handel’s Harp Concerto in B-flat major, HWV 294, premiered in 1736.

At the time, alongside his operas and oratorios, Handel introduced his own concertos, bringing a fresh breeze to the musical world.

This work, written for the harp, is one of them; its graceful sonorities—woven from delicate melodies and harmonies—continue to captivate listeners even today.

Perfect for a relaxing evening or a gentle morning awakening, this masterpiece is sure to reaffirm the healing power of music.

Violin Sonata No. 5, Op. 1 No. 14Georg Friedrich Händel48rank/position

Handel Violin Sonata No.2 in G minor, op.1-10

Most of Handel’s violin sonatas are in major keys, but among the minor-key works, this sonata is well known.

It lends itself readily to arrangement, yet it is filled with passages that demand right-hand technique and it is difficult to intonate.

Conversely, it is a piece that feels very rewarding to tackle.

Passee piedGeorg Friedrich Händel49rank/position

George Frideric HANDEL: Passepied in C major, HWV 559

A passepied is a type of classical dance that means “passing feet,” characterized by a 3/8 meter and a binary form, and it was particularly popular during the Baroque period.

Although the pieces themselves are very short and simple, this is a highly appealing work with a light and elegant melody.

Passacaglia in G minorGeorg Friedrich Händel50rank/position

Handel-Halvorsen – Passacaglia – Jascha Heifetz, Gregor Piatigorsky

Passacaglia is a musical form that originated in an old Spanish dance and was widely used from the 17th to the 18th century.

Set in a gentle triple meter, it features a plaintive melody performed with expressive nuance.

It is a dramatic piece that shines with layered violin timbres.