[Joao]

Hello! I was watching a YouTube video with a beautiful background instrumental music, but I cannot identify neither the author nor the piece; it sounds like something from Handel, but I am not sure. The link is the following:

Thank you very much!

 

[Chibiabos83]

To me there sounds something French about it - could be Rameau or Lully ballet music - but I'm afraid I don't know it. I hope someone else will be able to help.

 

[Rogerx]

From the back of my head: The Indian Queen from Purcell.

 

[Chibiabos83]

Thanks, Rogerx. Yes, it's the first and second hornpipes from the 'First Music'. 2:49 here:

 

[Rogerx]

Thanks, Rogerx. Yes, it's the first and second hornpipes from the 'First Music'. 2:49 here:

Let's hope OP did not forget he / she ask this question. 😇

 

[Joao]

Let's hope OP did not forget he / she ask this question. 😇

Thank you very much for your help! I actually didn't know this piece, I'm glad I learned something new 😊 .

 

[Joao]

Thank you very much for your help! I actually didn't know this piece, I'm glad I learned something new 😊 .

PS- it's he, João is a male portuguese name .

 

[Joao]

Thanks, Rogerx. Yes, it's the first and second hornpipes from the 'First Music'. 2:49 here:

Thank you for helping identify this piece!