Handel - 8 Keyboard Suites / New Mastering (Century’s recording: Eric Heidsieck 1959-64)

[@classicalmusicreference]

Georg Friedrich Handel (1685-1759) - 8 Keyboard Suites / New Mastering. 🎧 Find this recording in our Spotify playlist: spoti.fi/3uPhlic Click to activate the English subtitles for the presentation (00:00-00:02:37) Keyboard Suite No. 3 in D minor, HWV 428 00:00 l. Praeludium 01:14 II. Fuga 03:09 Ill. Allemande 06:18 IV. Courante 07:52 V. Aria & Variations 16:10 VI. Presto Keyboard Suite No. 2 in F Major, HWV 427 19:40 I. Adagio 22:30 ll. Allegro 24:38 Ill. Adagio 26:09 IV. Fugue. Allegro Keyboard Suite No. 9 in G minor, HWV 439 28:08 l. Allemande 31:32 Il. Courante 34:52 Ill. Gigue Keyboard Suite No. 16 in G minor, HWV 452 39:46 l. Allemande 41:49 ll. Courante 43:55 Ill. Sarabande 46:35 IV. Gigue Keyboard Suite No. 4 in E minor, HWV 429 47:29 l. Fuga 51:08 ll. Allemande 53:36 Ill. Courante 55:25 IV. Sarabande 1:00:49 V. Gigue Keyboard Suite No. 14 in G Major, HWV 441 1:02:27 l. Allemande 1:03:36 ll. Allegro 1:05:03 Ill. Courante 1:07:47 IV. Aria 1:08:40 V. Menuetto 1:10:28 VI. Gavotta 1:13:32 Vll. Gigue Keyboard Suite No. 10 in D minor, HWV 436 1:15:32 l. Allemande 1:17:45 Il. Courante 1:19:20 Ill. Aria 1:22:21 IV. Gigue 1:23:50 V. Menuetto (Variations 1 to 3) Keyboard Suite No. 12 in E minor, HWV 438 1:28:48 I. Allemande 1:32:11 Il. Sarabande 1:34:38 Ill. Gigue Piano: Éric Heidsieck Recorded in 1957 & 1964, at Paris New mastering in 2021 by AB for CM//RR 🔊Find CMRR's recordings on Spotify : spoti.fi/3016eVr 🔊Download CMRR's recordings in High fidelity audio : bit.ly/2M1Eop2 We have to remember that this is young man's music, in 1720 Handel was only 35, and he would write very little for solo keyboard after this period. Unlike Bach, who continued throughout his life to write in a variety of genres, Handel tended to concentrate so that the summation of his life's work has to be seen through his late oratorios. But because we lack the Handelian equivalent of the Goldberg Variations and the Art of Fugue, we should not dismiss the freedom and bravura of these 1720 pieces. Heidsieck chose Handel, whose suites became lifelong companions - he performed them more than any other pianist, making them dance beautifully but also revealing their moments of melancholy. Georg Friedrich Haendel PLAYLIST (reference recordings): kzbin.info/www/bejne/naTWnIGAnbhlaZo

[@soapberrygreen]

I didn't understand why Beethoven said that he would kneel down on Handel's tomb. But now I do. I cannot believe that such great masterpieces are so little known. They sound more romantic than Baroque. Handel was so much ahead of his time.

[@dolinaj1]

These suites epitomize Baroque keyboard music.

[@h.k9697]

Händel's suites are amazing and ahead of their time. They remind me of Beethoven's piano works.

[@AmiTVerma-to3vn]

You are quite right,they are definitely underrated

[@icitlalistardust9060]

Those suites were written for harpsichord… played on such instrument they sound a lot more baroque !

[@anahobintie]

Eric Heidsieck is an amazing pianist. Truly a great artist.

[@r.a.5672]

Heidesieck .... a pure genius!

[@metteholm4833]

I can listen to Händel for hours! Especially played by Heidsieck or conducted by van Beinum.

[@tepmich]

Erstaunliche Handwerkskunst !!! Eric erweckte Melodien auf magische Weise zum Leben !!! Tepper Michael.

[@notaire2]

Wunderschöne und elegante Interpretation dieser acht perfekt komponierten Tastensuiten in verschiedenen Tempi mit klarem doch zugleich anmutigem Anschlag und mit künstlerisch kontrollierter Dynamik. Wahrlich intelligenter und unvergleichlicher Pianist!

[@classicalmusicreference]

We have to remember that this is young man's music, in 1720 Handel was only 35, and he would write very little for solo keyboard after this period. Unlike Bach, who continued throughout his life to write in a variety of genres, Handel tended to concentrate so that the summation of his life's work has to be seen through his late oratorios. But because we lack the Handelian equivalent of the Goldberg Variations and the Art of Fugue, we should not dismiss the freedom and bravura of these 1720 pieces. Heidsieck chose Handel, whose suites became lifelong companions - he performed them more than any other pianist, making them dance beautifully but also revealing their moments of melancholy. Click to activate the English subtitles for the complete presentation (00:00-00:02:37)

[@phaedrussmith1949]

Major Winchester, is that you?

[@dolinaj1]

Do not dismiss his operas!

[@shadbolt4687]

@@dolinaj1 Quite .40 or so of them!

[@viktoriakusnezov3051]

Великолепное исполнение❤. Как жаль ,что эти произведения так редко исполняются

[@franr.3691]

These Suites are spectacular. Handel, one of the greatest virtuosi of the organ and harpsichord of the Baroque, and of all time. 47:29 I loved this Fuga. One of the best I've ever heard

[@WarinPartita6]

Big​ thanks​ for​ sharing​ this​ underrated​ artist​'s​ huge pianism.​ Im​ always​ in​ awe​ listen​ing​ to​ him​ and​ wonder​ing​ why​ he​ was​nt​ more​ of​ a​ well​known​ household name.​

[@ainhoaaparicio3729]

I'd rather say "relatively unknwon" than "underrated". That said, I agree with your main sentiment.

[@oksanagoncharova9820]

Ю

[@holising7787]

the best rendition of handel keyboard ive ever heard

[@goutfromfriedokra7099]

and he was black

[@DomingoAquines]

WONDERFUL BEAUTIFUL BRILLIANT. !!!

[@samitobribiesca6320]

MERVEILUX, MAGNIFIQUE , EXTRAORDINARIE ,MERCI

[@stapletonjohn]

素晴らしいピアニストですね！ そしてヘンデルの傑作

[@JanetESmith-er8sk]

Maestro Handel. I’ve missed you! Have been away awhile but just now was brought back. Never again will I stray!

[@eytonshalom1478]

such great music, but the best for me is that thisi s a new pianist for me....fabulous recording....

[@anitarauld]

Wonderful!!! Thanks🤗💐🎶🎵🎼🌹👌💃👌

[@rachs57]

Another absolute jewel from Classical Music/Reference Recording, thank you so much (sending love ).

[@rachs57]

I would just like to add as I listen to Heidsieck play Handel every morning, that is it such a difference when a pianist truly connects with a composer's soul and intent as opposed to being technically proficient, which sadly we see/hear so often in the late 20th and 21st centuries....anyway, Marcelle Meyer and Andras Schiff are to Bach as Heidsieck is to Handel. Look for Meyer's recordings here as well, they are both extraordinary.

[@deankevlin8690]

Just wonderful. I would never have guessed these were by a (relatively) young Haendel.

[@uclcentreforperioperativem6462]

Thank you so much for posting this. I’m often really struck by how positive and confident Handel’s music is!

[@Lotuswhite2911]

Réverbération profonde de l'âme !

[@etsukoogawa3262]

美しく 素晴らしい曲を聴ける 、今この時間が幸せです😌💐

[@JanetESmith-er8sk]

The trill. Haendel and the trill! Thank you for this precious upload!!!!

[@jeffreyjeziorski1480]

That there's some purty music, there.

[@elmiramuradova561]

Ооо, Это просто изумительно Душевно! Вошел в мое настроение. Благодарю!

[@giovannijaimes333]

Thanks very beauty music...

[@yayitadelsur]

Me encanta!!! Hay algo de melancolía que no encuentro en otros!

[@rachs57]

I listen to this recording daily....after reading your notes, it broke my heart that such a genius had to find ways to deal with theft of his creations...seems human corruption just refines itself and continues to thrive. Erick Heidsieck allows Handel to rest knowing that few could give such voice to his work with such brilliance and love. May they both r.i.p.

[@dolinaj1]

Handel “stole” his own music, as did Bach and many other composers.

[@galaxy0339]

What a comment... Handel is the greatest

[@dejanstevanic5408]

Truly divine. Thank you.

[@h.k9697]

Händel's Suites are amazing and ahead of their time. They remind me of Beethoven's piano works.

[@costasdouligeris3990]

Thank you for sharing to us those nice Quatre Suttes.

[@ГалинаСердолик]

That's wonderful!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart !!!

[@류순열-h6i]

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[@古月-r2s]

Haendel piano suites 라 ! 낭만성까지 갖춘 세련되고 멋진 곡이네요. very good ! wonderfull ! thank you !

[@canman5060]

Handel was already very brilliant after the premiere of his first 'Wagner's length' opera Almira written when he was 19.

[@raultrujillo5341]

Desde México, un saludo!!

[@lucapeverini4854]

Meraviglioso...

[@rsjmd]

Wonderful recording...are the other suites to be remastered I hope?

[@corinatudor9765]

Thenk you !

[@morrocks1549]

Buena interpretación

[@canman5060]

I have the near complete recording of Handel keyboard works on the harpsichord on Brilliant cds 8 cd set.

[@bsdpowa]

oh wow!

[@canman5060]

Handel himself is a great keyboard virtuoso. He is draw with Domenico Scarlatti who wrote 555 Keyboard sonatas in a open competition !

[@not2tees]

The story I heard from a by-me-estimated to be a dependable source, is that both Handel and Scarlatti competed at some court and Scarlatti won the keyboard part and Handel won the organ part. And after, Scarlatti would cross himself whenever Handel's name was mentioned!

[@markhughes7927]

Class! - straight off.

[@jeffreylavner3235]

Love it. Is this available for download in High fidelity ? I don't see it on the website link

[@dismith73]

Georg Friedrich Händel 23 February 1685 - 14 April 1759

[@angelavitullo5842]

LA.MUSICA.HABLA.POR.SI.SOLA.GRACIAS.POR.COMPARTIRLA

[@antonialopez4768]

Virtuoso, where there is one.

[@witmancristianaresteguigar125]

1.28.48 al 1.32 .10

[@glennlubomirskynovitch3254]

It 's strange to think that Handel and Bach never met each other.

[@alexoidbushuyevich8818]

Alemande is too simply executed

[@somporn-ownercoggin]

Please be careful Hacker is here , god will Protect

[@m.p.2234]

he wrote these for harpsichord and not for pianoforte.

[@PaulHummerman]

He didn't have much choice.

[@m.p.2234]

@@PaulHummerman if there was a modern monster piano in Handel‘s time, he would have written different music.

[@БорисШалагінов]

I tell my students: Homer created his poems for people who could not read/write, seating them in a semicircle on the ground around an altar. But modern people, with more refined aesthetic skills, with changed hearing and eyes, do not want to return to the past!

[@m.p.2234]

@@БорисШалагінов how can you enjoy homer at his best? Exactly, reading it in ancient greek.

[@БорисШалагінов]

@@m.p.2234 If you follow your logic, then you can ideally enjoy music only if you read it from notes or perform it yourself. The fact of the matter is that a translator has existed in art for a long time (starting from the era of romanticism). The pianist translates not only the notes into a live sound, but also the old into the present.

[@petercrossley1069]

Not meant to be for piano. This is beautiful harpsichord music.

[@ednimed8034]

Since Bach is so often played at piano, no reason Handel should not be as well from time to time (after all, he played himself on a pianoforte in 1736 his opera Arminio, as the earl of Shaftesbury told the story in a letter).

[@emilgilels]

Feel free to not listen if it offends your ears. The rest of us will be too busy enjoying the music to note your absence.

[@ericwyness9089]

I certainly agree - this is beautiful on harpsichord - I play the instrument myself. And as you say, not originally intended for the "clavicembalo con martelli" ("harpsichord with little hammers" as the piano's inventor Cristofori first named it.) But "not meant for piano" ? - a good performance is always worthy - the first Bach I ever heard was the Swingle Singers, and they wowed me. And then there's Bob James surprisingly fine synthesizer versions of Rameau, or Tomita's of Debussy; orchestrations of piano music like Pictures at an Exhibition or guitar versions of Satie or Albeniz, Granados, etc. Beauty is Beauty, not matter what path she's taken to get to our ears.

[@rsjmd]

@@ericwyness9089 Thanks for that mention ot Bob James recording I'm a fan of Rameau since Greg Sokolov's performances first appeared here on YT and am amazed to know that someone actually was doing this type of music in the sixties.

[@MaryJones-d7e]

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[@MinorityMans]

I think its very good, other than the allemandes being too fast.