Handel George Frideric -Air with Variations Harmonious Blacksmith Pno *Bass Recorder Chiquitita

Chiquitita

8 Cloud Rim (1994)

1818 in Termi

The accompaniments have been recorded on an acoustic grand piano

Instrumentation:

Handel George Frideric -Air with Variations Harmonious Blacksmith Pno *Bass Recorder ChiquititaThese variations are among Handels best known keyboard works. The composer was allegedly inspired to create its unusual theme when, seeking refuge in a smithys shop from a sudden rain shower, he heard the blacksmith singing a cheerful melody to the sound of his anvil. Handel used the theme with five variations as the closing movement of his fifth keyboard suite, which he published in 1720. With its catchy theme, the Harmonious Blacksmith variations