| 41626 | SAMSON: Overture |
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| Handel, George F. (Arr. Clark, Philip) |  Score
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| Category: String Orchestra |
| Grade: Medium Difficult |
| Duration: 6:00 |
| Instrumentation: str=8.8.5.5.5 |
| Description: In the key of G Major, the work begins with a Moderato where dotted rhythms are abundant. A brief Adagio intervenes and we continue with a slightly fugal, crisply rhythmic Allegro, with 16th note passage work for the upper strings. After another brief Adagio, Handel finishes with a lyric Minuet. All sections are active throughout. This Overture is a wonderful introduction to the Baroque period and the bowing and ornamental styles that go with it. |