🇩🇪Georg Friedrich Händel ： Sonatina in d-moll HWV 581

This sonatina condenses, within a compact scale, Handel’s clear handling of the voices and well-shaped sense of phrasing. The movement of the accompaniment supporting the main melody also carries the musical flow, and one of the pleasures of listening is hearing the distinct roles of the two hands. By carefully following changes in register and figuration from one passage to the next, the subtle shifts of expression within the concise writing come into view. In performance, it is important to keep the meter steady without treating every voice alike, allowing the melody to sing naturally. Ornaments should not be rushed; give them a lightness suited to their context, and observe the breathing points at cadences and phrase endings for a transparent finish.