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Händel, Georg Friedrich : Sonata C-Dur HWV 578

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Music ID : 3821
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:sonata
Total Playing Time:7 min 10 sec
Copyright:Public Domain
Additional Notes:ca.1

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Author : Ooi, Kazurou

Last Updated: May 14, 2024
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Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

Records indicate that clocks during Handel's lifetime had an error of about one second per eight hours, suggesting that relatively accurate clocks already existed in that era. Therefore, since this piece is also a depiction of such a clock, please maintain a precise and unwavering tempo. By playing the eighth notes staccato, the beats will be marked vertically like a clock, creating a sense of lightness. The theme appears in various keys, such as F major and A minor. Therefore, the performer should vary the atmosphere of the theme in each key according to their perception of the key's character.

A point of caution for this piece might be the independence and balance of the voices. This piece consistently uses only the treble clef from beginning to end, with no bass clef written. Consequently, since both voices (two voices) are always in close proximity, confusion between the voices and difficulty in achieving proper balance distribution can arise. This is an area where the performer must exercise care. It would be beneficial to decide which voice to prioritize in each section.

Writer: Ooi, Kazurou

Movements (3)

Allegro HWV 578

Total Performance Time: 3 min 30 sec 

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Trio HWV 578

Total Performance Time: 1 min 50 sec 

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Gavotte HWV 578

Total Performance Time: 1 min 50 sec 

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