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Concerti Grossi, Op. 6, No. 2, HWV. 320 - George Frideric Handel
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6, No. 2, HWV. 320 by George Frideric Handel
Handel likely composed the 12 works that comprise his ‘Concerti Grossi’ between 1739 and 1740. The works were intended to be performed during intervals in other musical performances. Eventually Handel sold the works as part of a subscription model, which members of the British royal family as well as other wealthy individuals would pay be a priority audience for new compositions.
This work is comprised of four movements:
I. Andante Larghetto 00:00
II. Allegro 04:00
III. Largo 06:29
IV. Allegro, ma non troppo 08:47
Handel likely composed the 12 works that comprise his ‘Concerti Grossi’ between 1739 and 1740. The works were intended to be performed during intervals in other musical performances. Eventually Handel sold the works as part of a subscription model, which members of the British royal family as well as other wealthy individuals would pay be a priority audience for new compositions.
This work is comprised of four movements:
I. Andante Larghetto 00:00
II. Allegro 04:00
III. Largo 06:29
IV. Allegro, ma non troppo 08:47
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