Music for the Royal Fireworks, La Réjouissance (string trio)

Title: La Réjouissance, from Music for the Royal Fireworks

Composer: G. F. Handel, arr. David Gable

Instrumentation: Violin; Violin 2 or Viola; Cello

Printout: 4 pages

Note: La Réjouissance (the rejoicing) from Music for the Royal Fireworks is Handel’s response to the signing of the treaty that ended the Austrian War of Succession. It is popular with audiences and performers alike, and is often requested as a wedding recessional. The violin part in this arrangement can be performed on flute or oboe. Alternative violin 2/viola parts are included.