Water Music (this time, for George II of Great Britain for the fireworks in London's Green Park, on 27 April 1749), has often been paired with the "Water Music" on recordings. Water Music The Water Music is a collection of orchestral movements, often published as three suites, composed by George Frideric Handel. It premiered on 17 July 1717, in response to King George I's request for a concert on the River Thames. The "Water Music" is scored for a relatively large orchestra, making it suitable for outdoor performance. The "Water Music" opens with a French overture and includes minuets, bourrées and hornpipes.
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