Handel, 6 Sonatas for Violin and Piano Vol 2 (IMC)

Baroque elegance and expressive refinement define this distinguished chamber collection attributed to George Frideric Handel. 6 Sonatas for Violin and Piano, Volume 2 (Sonatas Nos. 4–6), edited by Zino Francescatti and published by International Music Company (IMC), presents three richly characterized works for violin and piano. The Sonata in D Major, Op. 1 No. 13, HWV 371—believed to be Handel’s final chamber composition—stands as one of his strongest sonatas, featuring deeply expressive slow movements, buoyant and virtuosic counterpoint in the second movement, and a lively dance-like finale that shares thematic material with his oratorio Jephtha. The Sonata in A Major, Op. 1 No. 14, HWV 372 and Sonata in E Major, Op. 1 No. 15, HWV 373—though their authorship has been questioned by modern scholars—radiate warmth, clarity, and graceful Baroque charm. Each sonata unfolds in four movements, offering balanced contrasts of lyricism and vitality. This IMC edition provides a practical and performance-ready volume for recital and stylistic study.

Key Features:

• Includes Sonatas Nos. 4–6 (D Major, A Major, E Major)
• Edited by Zino Francescatti
• D Major Sonata: Handel’s final chamber work, rich and expressive
• Dance-like finale linked thematically to Jephtha
• A and E Major Sonatas: elegant and warmly lyrical
• Four-movement Baroque structures
• IMC performance edition

Sonata in D major played with violinist Henryk Szeryng and harpsichord by Hugette Dreyfus:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ8057iGwdg

Sonata in A major played with violinist Henryk Szeryng and harpsichord by Hugette Dreyfus:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YARovGPW9w&index=1&list=PLE28288BF6419D588