Variations on a Theme by Handel [Alf:00-29692S]

The charm of this work lies in the excellent construction and contrast in style and color. Students have always enjoyed playing it, because everyone gets the melody at some point and there are joyous solo passages for the upper woodwinds. Originally published in 1958, and still on state lists, this new edition is true to the original with only a few articulations and bowings added. (4:10)