Variations On A Theme Of G. F. Handel Op. 107 This famous Handel theme with accompanying variations was published in 1720 as the concluding movement of a suite. It became known as the Harmonious Blacksmith, though tle first appeared nearly a hundred years after the original publication, and its origin is stil unknown. ‘The variations in this setting do not follow those of Handel and are Giuliani’s own ‘composition, Ina number of places Giuliani appears to have written sustained notes which may not have been truly intended. In this case if the E is to sustain an alternative fingering would be:— 6 e r ® See note 1. To sustain the bass A would require over-complex fingering, which I feel was probably not the intention. It is obviously impossible both to slur the bass A to the C# and to sustain it. I have given priority 10 the sur, Giuliani's tempo marking is J = 88. Andantino wil---- + wuss ‘Theme 108Variation 1 Variation I e z p———_ Gites SER By we «GEE OGGehOfOUFUa5 = Some UEC epee Pyrite g ae BS wife feline dy i : Perna RIL B rok V0 g 77 ap yi genni, mes 2 SB rf Be VIR 7 grrrer: grvyt > Efrvvapi? av OF ft... Fert a ; phish z ia Toe Gio ttastie faint eS Se Sping SCE RCE EF Oe roe Fraqt MtVariation V Minore sostenutoVariation VI