George Frideric Handel'in Klavsen İçin Sekiz Büyük Süit'i

Abstract

Eight Great Suites for Harpsichord (HWV 426-433) by G.F. Handel is one of the greatest examples of European Late-Baroque suites. A pianist who is going to interpret them would like to know the characteristic and stylistic qualities of the suites. It is important to consider the ideal performance that the composer had in his mind and the means how to achive it when interpreting Baroque music on the modern piano that was actually written for the Baroque harpsichord. This research covers a thorough examination of Baroque Era, Handel's suits and the problems encountered in performer's interpretive issues, and aims to be an informative reference to Handel's Eight Great Suites.