Chaconne in G major

Historical context

The Chaconne in G major, HWV 435, is a notable example of Handel’s keyboard writing. This piece, a Chaconne featuring eighteen variations in G, was published as part of Handel’s Second Set of Suites de Pièces. According to the historical record, the collection was released in 1733 by the publisher Walsh, making this work available to listeners and performers during Handel’s lifetime.

Drawn from Rockstro, W. S. (William Smyth), 1823-1895, The life of George Frederick Handel (1883) — public domain, archive.org.