5425004841476

Handel: Suites De Pieces Pour Le Clavecin

Michel Kiener

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Format: 2CD

Cat No: PAS1147

Release Date:  27 September 2024

Label:  Passacaille

Packaging Type:  Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  5425004841476

Genres:  Classical  Solo Instrumental  

  • Description

    Handel's eight suites, published in London in 1720, are exemplary of his stylistic versatility and compositional innovation.


    For example, they contain different types of suites, including traditional four-movement suites and sonatas inspired by Corelli's trio sonatas. The use of variations, fugues and other forms also underlines his compositional skill. The collection was well received throughout Europe and inspired composers such as Bach, Muffat and Rameau to include similar elements in their works.

    Swiss harpsichordist, Michel Kiener is a professor at the Conservatory of Geneva, while pursuing his activities as both a concert performer and an educator. His eclecticism and passion for chamber music shines through on this new recording.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Suite No. 1 in A Major HWV 426 1. Praeludium
      • 2. 2. Allemande
      • 3. 3. Courante
      • 4. 4. Gigue
      • 5. Suite No. 21 in F Major HWV 427 1. Adagio
      • 6. 2. Allegro
      • 7. 3. Adagio
      • 8. 4. Allegro
      • 9. Suite No. 3 in D Minor HWV 428 - Praeludium
      • 10. Allegro
      • 11. Allemande
      • 12. Courante
      • 13. Air
      • 14. Variation 1
      • 15. Variation 2
      • 16. Variation 3
      • 17. Variation 4
      • 18. Variation 5
      • 19. Presto
      • 20. Suite No. 4 in E Minor HWV 429 Allegro
      • 21. Allemande
      • 22. Courante
      • 23. Sarabande
      • 24. Gigue

      Disc 2

      • 1. Praeludium
      • 2. Allemande
      • 3. Courante
      • 4. Air
      • 5. Variation 1
      • 6. Variation 2
      • 7. Variation 3
      • 8. Variation 4
      • 9. Variation 5
      • 10. Suite No. 6 in F-sharp Minor HWV 431 Praeludium
      • 11. Largo
      • 12. Allegro
      • 13. Gigue
      • 14. Suite No. 7 in G Minor HWV 432 Ouverture
      • 15. Andante
      • 16. Allegro
      • 17. Sarabande
      • 18. Gigue
      • 19. Passacaille
      • 20. Suite No. 8 in F Minor HWV 433 Praeludium
      • 21. Allegro
      • 22. Allemande
      • 23. Courante
      • 24. Gigue