For other uses, see Water Music.

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The Water Music is a suite composed by George Frideric Handel. It premiered in the summer of 1717 when King George I requested a concert on the River Thames. The concert was performed by 50 musicians that joined King George I on his barge.

It consists of three parts:

1. Suite in F-major, HWV 348
2. Suite in D-major, HWV 349
3. Suite in G-major, HWV 350

The legend goes that Handel composed the Water Music to regain the favor of King George I.

Between 1959 and 1988 the tune was used for the ident of Anglia Television.

External links

• Colin's Teaching Resources
• Encarta