In the summer of 1717, King George I requested a concert on the River Thames. Handel composed the Water Music suites to be played on an open-air barge. The music needed to be loud, bright, and rhythmically driving to carry across the water. The Evolution of the Hornpipe
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Handel composed the Water Music suites in 1717 at the request of King George I. The King requested a grand concert on the River Thames, and on July 17, 1717, a barge carrying about 50 musicians played the suites as they floated alongside the royal vessel. The King was so delighted that he commanded the music to be repeated at least three times. handel hornpipe organ pdf
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