Violin sonata in A major (HWV 361)

The Violin sonata in A major (HWV 361) was composed (c. 1725–26) by George Frideric Handel for violin and basso continuo. The work is also referred to as Opus 1 No. 3, and was first published in 1732 by Walsh. Other catalogues of Handel's music have referred to the work as HG ; and HHA .

Both the Walsh edition and the Chrysander edition indicate that the work is for violin, and published it as Sonata III.

Movements

The work consists of four movements:

<small>(Movements do not contain repeat markings unless indicated. The number of bars is taken from the Chrysander edition, and is the raw number in the manuscript—not including repeat markings.)</small>

See also

• List of solo sonatas by George Frideric Handel
• XV Handel solo sonatas (publication by Chrysander)
• Handel solo sonatas (publication by Walsh)

References