Georg Friedrich Händel ： Allegro in C-Dur HWV 473

Händel’s Allegro in C major, HWV 473, is a keyboard work distinguished by the clarity of C major and a lively sense of motion. Listening for the relationship between the melodic line and the accompanying movement helps bring the musical outline into sharper focus. Although the piece calls for light forward momentum, it is important not to prioritize speed alone; coherence of phrasing and a steady sense of meter should be maintained. Allowing the right-hand melody to sing naturally while keeping the left hand from becoming too heavy creates a transparent sound. Even articulation and a restrained treatment of ornamental motion help bring out the work’s brightness and refined character.