Handel’s four-movement Sonata in C major, dating from the early 18th-century, is full of youthful energy and character, with accessible and enjoyable challenges for the intermediate double bassist.

The accompaniment is lively and supportive, playable on piano, organ or harpsichord, and this would be an ideal introduction to Baroque music for any aspiring young musician. Each of the four contrasting movements features a range of effective musical and technical challenges although the double b...