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Handel's Water Music is a cornerstone of Baroque orchestral writing, originally premiered on a royal barge on the River Thames in 1717 for King George I. The suites, HWV 348–350, showcase festive dance forms and brilliant wind and brass textures designed for outdoor, large-scale performance. Today, ensembles around the world bring this music to life in concert halls and open-air venues, capturing the music’s buoyant spirit and historical charm. Below, explore the performer Handel's Water Music, a compilation of the ensembles and artists who celebrate this timeless repertoire.

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Whether you’re a long-time Baroque aficionado or exploring this repertoire for the first time, secure your seats for the next appearance of Handel's Water Music. We’ve got you covered with reliable ticketing from trusted sources, clear event details, and links to learn more about the performers and venues. Stay connected with official social channels for updates and behind-the-scenes insights from the artists and ensembles that bring Water Music to life.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Handel's Water Music

  • Composer and work: George Frideric Handel, Water Music HWV 348–350, a set of three orchestral suites written 1715–1736 and premiered July 17, 1717 on the River Thames for King George I.
  • Musical style/genre: Baroque instrumental suites with dance forms (hornpipes, minuets, bourrées) designed for large outdoors/wind-instrument color; noted for festive character and its wind/brass textures.
  • Geography and venue: Originally performed on a royal barge on the River Thames; later published posthumously as a single collection.
  • 2025 tours/venues: Examples of 2025 Water Music performances include Chicago Water Music on Sept 10, 2025 (Music of the Baroque, Chicago Riverwalk), Boise Water Music on Sept 8, 2025 (Idaho Shakespeare Festival Amphitheatre), and Houston-area dates Aug 29–30, 2025 (Mercury Chamber Orchestra’s Handel & Vivaldi program at UHCL Bayou Theater and Miller Outdoor Theatre).
  • Social media presence: Ensembles that regularly present Water Music (e.g., Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Mercury Chamber Orchestra) maintain active social channels (OSL: Instagram @OSLmusic, GroupMUSE page; Mercury: social links via their site/linktree).

The records

Handel's Water Music Discography

  • Handel: Water Music (Gardiner, English Baroque Soloists)
    2023 · Erato (reissue of 1980 recording)
  • Handel: Water Music (The Water Music)
    2020 · Telarc (reissue of Mackerras/OSL 1991)
  • Handel: Water Music (Haydn Sinfonietta Wien, Manfred Huss)
    2013 · BIS
  • Handel: Water Music (Consort of London)
    2012 · Collins Classics
  • Handel: Water Music (London Mozart Players, Jane Glover)
    1997 · Decca (UMO)
  • Handel: Water Music (Ton Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra)
    1993 · Erato
  • Handel: Water Music (Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra of St. Luke's)
    1991 · Telarc
  • Handel: Water Music (Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Neville Marriner)
    1989 · EMI
  • Handel: Water Music (Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, Nicholas McGegan)
    1988 · Harmonia Mundi USA
  • Handel: Water Music (Berlin Philharmonic, Riccardo Muti)
    1985 · EMI
  • Handel: Water Music (Gardiner, English Baroque Soloists)
    1980 · Erato

Whether you’re a long-time Baroque aficionado or exploring this repertoire for the first time, secure your seats for the next appearance of Handel's Water Music. We’ve got you covered with reliable ticketing from trusted sources, clear event details, and links to learn more about the performers and venues. Stay connected with official social channels for updates and behind-the-scenes insights from the artists and ensembles that bring Water Music to life.

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