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I recorded this baroque dance at a ballet performance some time ago, but of course the name of the piece was not featured in the program.

http://web.me.com/markusw/Site/baroque_dance.html

It sounds like Handel to me. So far I have not been able to identify it. I have a fairly large baroque collection, but it's not on any of my CD's.

It would be wonderful, if you could help me find out more about this great piece.

Thanks you so much in advance.

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Oh, my!  What a wonderful piece.  I agree it sounds like Handel.  It's possibly Corelli, Telemann, or Vivaldi.  Don't think it's Bach.

If Handel, it is from one of his suites (tho not "Fireworks" or "Water Music") or from one of his operas.

I don't know the title, tho.  I will forward the link to a friend to see if he recognizes it.  Will get back to you yea or nay.
mb

-- Nov 13, 2009 --

Bad luck for us!  My buddy doesn't know the piece either, but he concurs that it's like Handel.
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