Frideric Handel's - Water Music | George

The longest suite, featuring prominent parts for French horns—marking one of the first times this instrument was used in an English orchestral work.

The event was a triumph; the Daily Courant reported that the river was "covered" with boats of spectators eager to hear the new work. King George was so enthralled that he requested the entire suite—nearly an hour of music—be repeated three times throughout the night. Structure and Composition George Frideric Handel's - Water Music

Often thought to be "supper music," this suite uses softer instrumentation like recorders and flutes, likely played while the King dined at Chelsea. Musical Innovations for the Outdoors The longest suite, featuring prominent parts for French