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Handel: Water Music & Music for the Royal Fireworks

7/1/2007, 28 Tracks, 1:06:14

Featuring

  • Andrew Mogrelia
  • Prague Chamber Soloists
  • George Frideric Handel

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Composition History

Handel's 'Water Music' was composed to accompany royal boat trips along the River Thames.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

Handel's 'Music for the Royal Fireworks' was composed to celebrate a military victory.

Source: Booklet

Composer's Artistic Vision

The festive character of Handel's 'Water Music' and 'Music for the Royal Fireworks' reflects his duty to provide music for courtly life.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This album is part of the NAXOS SELECTION edition, which features state-of-the-art, all-digital recordings of classical music milestones.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) was chief musician to the British monarchy.

Source: Booklet

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