Overtures (Handel, George Frideric)

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Scores and Parts

34 Overtures

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Publisher. Info. London: I. Walsh, No.676, n.d.
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Misc. Notes Full Title: Handel's Overtures in Score, From all his Operas and Oratorios viz. Alexander Severus, Xerxes, Pharamond, Berenice, Justin, Arminius, Atalanta, Alcina, Ariadne, Ariodante, Sosarmes, Orlando, Parthenope, Porus, Aetius, Ptolomy, Lotharius, Siroe, Richd. the I., Alexander, Scipio, Rodelinda, Admetus, Tamerlane, Julius Caesar, Flavius, Otho, Floridant, Radamistus, Rinaldo, Pastor Fido, Alexander's Feast, Esther, Saul.
These Compositions as they are now Printed in Score are of great advantage to all Students and Practitioners in Musick.
N.B. The same Overtures may be had for Violins in 7 Parts or set for the Harpsicord by way of Lessons. also Apollo's Feast in 5 Vols. containing the Celebrated Songs from all Mr. Handel's Operas in Score.
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24 Overtures

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Publisher. Info. London: John Walsh, No.409, n.d.
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Misc. Notes Title: XXIV [24] Overtures for Violins &c. in Eight Parts from the Operas and Oratorios of
Esther, Aetius, Porus, Parthenope, Lotharius, Siroe, Alexander, Admetus, Admetus 2d., Scipio, Rodelinda, Tamerlane, Aggrippina, Acis & Galatea, Julius Caesar, Radamistus, Amadis, Water Musick, Theseus, Pastor Fido, Otho, Muzio Scaevola, Floridant, Rinaldo. Compos'd by Mr. Handel.
Some parts labelled 3rd. Edition on title-page; Catalogue number 409 appears on 2nd edition title-pages only.
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6 Overtures, 5th Collection

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Publisher. Info. London: I. Walsh, No.518, n.d.
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Misc. Notes Title: Six Overtures for Violins &c. in Seven Parts, as they are now performed at the King's Theatre in the Operas of Ariadne, Orlando, Sosarmes, Aetius, Porus, Esther. Compos'd by Mr. Handel.
Fifth Collection. N.B. There is just Publish'd, a new Edition of Mr. Handel's 24 Overtures for Violins &c. which with these Six, contain the Overtures out of all his Operas for Violins in 7 Parts.
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6 Overtures, 6th Collection

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Publisher. Info. London: I. Walsh, n.d.
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Misc. Notes Title: Six Overtures for Violins, French Horns, &c. in Eight Parts, as they are now Perform'd at the King's Theatre in the Operas of Flavius, Richard the 1st, Ptolomy, Ariadne, Pastor Fido, Atalanta Compos'd by Mr. Handel.
Sixth Collection.
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6 Overtures, 7th Collection

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Publisher. Info. London: John Walsh, No.644, n.d.
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Misc. Notes #101766 Schrank II coll. - Parts for Violin/Oboe 1 [2 copies], Violin/Oboe 2 [2 copies], Violin 3, Viola, Basso Continuo. [missing Violoncello/Basso]
#114689 - Parts for Violin/Oboe 1, Violin/Oboe 2, Viola, Violoncello/Basso, Basso Continuo. [missing Violin 3]
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Title: Six Overtures for Violins &c. in Eight Parts as they are Perform'd at the King's Theatre in the Operas of Xerxes, Pharamond, Alexander Severus, Alexander's Feast, Berenice, Orestes. Compos'd by Mr. Handel. Seventh Collection.

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6 Overtures, 8th Collection

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Publisher. Info. London: John Walsh, n.d.
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Misc. Notes Title: Six Overtures for Violins &c. in Eight Parts, from the Operas & Oratorios of Samson, The Sacred Oratorio [Messiah], Saul, Deidamia, Hymen, Pernasso in Festa. Compos'd by Mr. Handel.
Eighth Collection.
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6 Overtures, 9th Collection

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Editor John Walsh, engraver
Publisher. Info. London: John Walsh, n.d.
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Misc. Notes #101759 -Schrank II coll., Complete Parts


#114729 -Missing 2nd Basso part [only difference to Basso 1 is extra organ part for 2nd Saul overture]
Title: Six Overtures for Violins &c. in Eight Parts from the Oratorios &c. of Belshazzar, Occasional Oratorio, Hercules, Joseph, Semele, Saul 2d.
Compos'd by Mr. Handel. Ninth Collection.
Just Publish'd, A New Edition of 48 Overtures for Violins &c. in 8 Parts, which with this Set, Compleats the Overtures from all Mr. Handel's Operas and Oratorios.

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6 Overtures, 10th Collection

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Publisher. Info. London: John Walsh, n.d.
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Misc. Notes Title: Six Overtures for Violins &c. in Seven Parts, from the Oratorios of Solomon, Susanna, Alexander Balus, Joshua, Judas Macchabeus, Solomon 2d.
Compos'd by Mr. Handel. Tenth Collection.
Just Publish'd, A New Edition of the underwritten Fifty four Overtures for Concerts for Violins in 8 Parts which with the above contains the Overtures from all Mr Handel's Operas and Oratorios.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

65 Overtures

For Harpsichord or Organ (Walsh)

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Editor John Walsh, engraver
Publisher. Info. London: John Walsh, n.d.
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Misc. Notes Handel's Overtures from all his Operas and Oratorios set for the Harpsicord [sic.] or Organ. Contains 65 overtures, as well as an arrangement of Zadok the Priest; arranger(s) anonymous.
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64 Overtures

For 2 Violins, Viola and Continuo

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Publisher. Info. London: John Walsh, n.d.[1760].
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Misc. Notes "Handel's overtures from all his operas & oratorios for violins in four parts"
This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
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41 Overtures

For Piano and Flute or Violin ad lib. (Mazzinghi)

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40 more: 2. Overture to the Ode on Cecilia's Day • 3. Overture in Athalia • 4. Overture in Xerxes • 5. Overture in Rodelinda • 6. Overture in Ezio • 7. Overture in Giulio Cesare • 8. Overture in Tamerlano • 9. Overture in Acis & Galatea • 10. Overture in Rinaldo • 11. Overture in Alcina • 12. Overture in Berenice • 13. Overture in Alexander's Feast • 14. Overture in Esther • 15. Overture in Sosarme • 16. Overture in Ottone • 17. Overture in Atalanta • 18. Overture in Arianna in Creta • 19. Overture, Anthem 10 • 20. Occasional Overture • 21. Overture, Anthem 1 • 22. Overture, Anthem 7 • 23. Overture in Samson • 24. Overture, Anthem 5 • 25. Overture, Anthem 12 • 26. Overture in Giustino • 27. Overture, Anthem 9 • 28. Overture in Saul • 29. Overture, Anthem 6 • 30. Overture in Alexander Balus • 31. Overture in Messiah • 32. Overture, Anthem 4 • 33. Overture, Anthem 8 • 34. Overture, Jubilate • 35. Overture, Coronation Anthem • 36. Overture in Theodora • 37. Overture No.2 in Semele • 38. Overture in Water Music • 39. Overture in Semele • 40. Overture in Fireworks Music • 41. Overture in Amadis

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Arranger Joseph Mazzinghi (1765-1844)
Publisher. Info. London & Dublin: Goulding & Co., n.d. Plate No.1-14.
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Misc. Notes "Handel's Overtures arranged for the Piano Forte with an Accompaniment Ad Libitum for a Flute or Violin"
Flute/Violin part missing.
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6 Overtures, 5th Collection

For Harpsichord

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Publisher. Info. London: John Walsh, No.519, n.d.[1734].
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Misc. Notes Same selection as the 5th Collection (under Scores and Parts).
Title: Six Overtures fitted to the Harpsicord or Spinnet viz. Ariadne, Orlando, Sosarmes, Aetius, Porus, Esther. Compos'd by Mr. Handel. Being all proper Pieces for the Improvement of the Hand on the Harpsichord or Spinnet Fifth Collection
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Selections

For Harpsichord or Organ (Gouin)

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9 more: 13. Overture in Julius Cæsar • 24. The Overture of Rinaldo • 26. Overture in Orlando • 34. Overture in Alcina • 38. Overture in Alexander's Feast • 42. Overture in Athalia • 43. Overture in Messiah • 44. Overture in Samson • 60. 2nd Overture in Solomon, Sinfonia "The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba"

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Editor Pierre Gouin - Contact
Publisher. Info. Montréal: Les Éditions Outremontaises, 2007-11.
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Misc. Notes These file(s) are part of the Werner Icking Music Collection.
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For Organ (Brzozowska)

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5 more: II. Ouverture in Lotharius • III. Ouverture in Ptolomy • IV. Ouverture in Siroe • V. Ouverture in Richard the 1st • VI. Ouverture in Admetus

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Editor Barbara Brzozowska
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General Information

Work Title Overtures
Alternative. Title Opera and Oratorio Overtures
Composer Handel, George Frideric
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. None [force assignment]
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Baroque
Piece Style Baroque
Instrumentation orchestra (with various instrumentations, including oboes, horns, trumpets, timpani, strings, continuo; organ, harpsichord)