Ouverture to the Opera Atalanta

Atalanta, HWV 35: Ouverture. Largo - Allegro as played by Alison Balson and Trevor Pinnock. Do you want to bring Georg Friedrich Handel's Atalanta to life? Introducing Handel's powerful work for trumpet solo and chamber orchestra, as played by the world's premier soloist Alison Balson and Trevor Pinnock. Perfect for church, school and professional orchestras, 'Handel: Atalanta' will give your performance exceptional energy and dynamic expression. Get this timeless masterpiece and experience a stunning work of genius. Advanced Intermediate Format: Concert, 9 x 12 inches 44 pages Full Score and Orchestral Parts (0.2.0.1 0.1.0.0 harpsich. str.) + Trumpet and Continuo reduction 4 min. Programmatic Interpretation The 'Atalanta, HWV 35: Ouverture' is based on the ancient Greek myth of Atalanta. In the myth, Atalanta is a swift and brave Princess who is challenged by a band of young suitors to a race. To the winners, she offers a prize of marriage. As we listen to Handel's composition, we can imagine the race beginning with the slow and steady 'Largo', as Atalanta calmly assesses the present, and takes her time to decide her path. As the 'Allegro' begins, we can feel her strength and power as she embarks on her journey, full of excitement and determination. As the piece builds, we can feel her courage and enthusiasm as she confronts the race ahead. Finally, we can picture Atalanta achieving success as the piece ends in jubilation.