The Eight Suites of 1720
Handel published his first eight harpsichord suites in 1720 with the following explanation:
| “ | I have been obliged to publish some of the following Lessons, because surrepticious and incorrect Copies of them had got Abroad. I have added several new ones to make the Work more useful, which if it meets with a favourable Reception; I will still proceed to publish more, reckoning it my duty, with my Small Talent, to serve a Nation from which I have receiv’d so Generous a protection | ” |
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—Handel, preface to the publication of 1720 |
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