Georg Friedrich Händel ： 62 Menuets – Minuet in F-Dur HWV 516

Included in Handel’s collection of 62 Menuets, this is a concise and finely balanced dance piece. Its gentle triple-meter motion is supported by clear phrases and a regular sense of metre. Viewing the piece as a repeated structure of two contrasting sections makes its overall coherence easier to grasp. Highlights include the handing-off of the melody and the natural flow toward each cadence. In performance, avoid placing too much weight on the first beat and preserve the light gesture of the dance. Shape ornaments carefully without disturbing the melodic expression, and coordinate the breathing of each phrase and the length of the notes to bring out the refinement of the classical dance.