In the late 19th century, this composer's works were collected in a 105-volume edition mostly produced by Friedrich Chrysander.
In the late 19th century, this composer's works were collected in a 105-volume edition mostly produced by Friedrich Chrysander. A movement in 3/2 time from one of this composer's suites begins with an ascending melody of A, D, E in half notes, a quarter note F-sharp, and a descending half note D. Two violins and a cello form the concertino of 12 Concerto Grossi that form his Opus 6, two of which quote his (*) Ode for St. Cecilia's Day. One of this composer's works called for 24 oboes in its score and includes the movements La Paix and La Réjouissance. This composer included an "Alla Hornpipe" in a series of suites composed for King George I's barge trip down the Thames. For 10 points, name this composer of the Music for the Royal Fireworks and Water Music.
In the late 19th century, this composer's works were collected in a 105-volume edition mostly produced by Friedrich Chrysander.
George Frideric Handel [or Georg Friedrich Handel]