Handel's Water Music is a suite composition, showcasing diverse movements including stylized dances, written for King George I in 1717.
Handel's Water Music is an example of a suite, a composition consisting of many contrasting movements, often starting with overtures and incorporating stylized dance movements.
Composed for King George I's evening diversion on the Thames River in 1717, Handel's Water Music showcased a collection of movements published as three suites in different keys, reflecting the Baroque period's love for diverse instrumental music.
The genre of suite includes compositions with national dance influences like allemande, courante, and gigue, with notable contributions from composers like Couperin and Bach.
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