The 'Royal Water Music' is made up of pieces written at different times and collected for publication in 1740. However, Handel was Invited by King George I to compose some music for a 1717 river trip and this was undoubtedly the basis of the suite.
Parts included in set:
- Score
- Part 1 in Bb (for Soprano Saxophone or Clarinet)
- Part 1 in Eb (Alto Saxophone)
- Part 2 in Eb (Alto Saxophone)
- Part 3 in Eb (Alto Saxophone)
- Part 3 in Bb (Tenor Saxophone)
- Part 4 in Bb (Tenor Saxophone)
- Part 4 in Eb (Baritone Saxophone)