Allegro in D minor

George Frideric HandelHWV 475

BaroqueKnownsuiteD minorAllegro4/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 6

About this piece

Part of the keyboard suites, this movement showcases Handel's driving rhythmic energy and idiomatic keyboard writing. It is characterized by persistent motoric rhythms and brilliant scalar passages.

Teacher notes

Maintain consistent rhythmic drive without rushing the sixteenth-note passages.

Technical focus

counterpointflowing-sixteenthsarticulationornamentation

Mood

dramaticenergetic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Allegro in D minor (HWV 475) by George Frideric Handel?

Allegro in D minor (HWV 475) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play Allegro in D minor?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 4 — meaning you can already play level 3–4 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

How long is Allegro in D minor?

A typical performance of Allegro in D minor (HWV 475) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Allegro in D minor?

Allegro in D minor (HWV 475) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Allegro in D minor?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bouree by George Frideric Handel, Sarabande by George Frideric Handel, Solfegetto in C minor, H 220 by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.