At its premiere, the collapse of a bas relief of George II caused a Servandoni-designed building to catch fire.
This work's third movement, in 12/8 time, is marked "Larga alla Siciliana," indicating it should be played like a Pifa dance. The public rehearsal of this work at the Vauxhall Gardens caused a major traffic disruption. This work, which opens with a French overture, alludes to the occasion of its commission with sections titled "Peace" and "Rejoicing", or "La Paix" and "La (*) Réjouissance". At its premiere, the collapse of a bas relief of George II caused a Servandoni-designed building to catch fire. This work was composed to commemorate the 1748 signing of the Treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle. For 10 points, name this wind band suite by George Frideric Handel meant to accompany a celebratory pyrotechnic display.
This work's third movement, in 12/8 time, is marked "Larga alla Siciliana," indicating it should be played like a Pifa dance.
Music for the Royal Fireworks [accept anything mentioning Royal Fireworks]