Rv93: Concerto in D major was originally a concerto for lute and orchestra, which is evident in the delicacy of these 3 movements. Arranged for Violin, Cello and Piano.
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Arrangement | Skill Level (1 - 9): 5 | Genre: Weddings |
Spanish Dance No.1 from the Opera, La Vida Breve. Orignally for orchestra, this passionate piece is arranged as a quartet for 2 Violins, Viola, Cello and Double Bass.
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Arrangement | Skill Level (1 - 9): 8 | Genre: Opera |
Suite No.1 in G is a series of 4 simple but charming short dance movements: Prelude, Almand, Corant and Minuet. For Harpsichord.
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Original: | Skill Level (1 - 9): 5 | Genre: |
Sarabande: 3rd movement from French Suite No.5 in G major. A Sarabande had its origins in Spain where it was considered rather louche, but it evolved into a slow, courtly dance in 3-time. This beautiful melody can be played with plenty of feeling, and the ornaments should be enjoyed to the full. For Harpsichord.
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Original: | Skill Level (1 - 9): 6 | Genre: |
Courante: 2nd movement from French Suite No.5 in G major. Courante means running in french, so it can be played at a pace. It is a dance in 3 time, popular in the Baroque period, with tiny steps and jumps. For Harpsichord.
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Original: | Skill Level (1 - 9): 5 | Genre: |
Allemande: 1st movement from French Suite No.5 in G major. An Allemande is a stately dance originating from Germany. Here the 2nd and or 4th beats are sometimes reinforced with ornamentation, or dotted rhythms. For Harpsichord.
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Original: | Skill Level (1 - 9): 6 | Genre: |
Polonaise in F from A Little Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach, is a stately dance with pretty ornamentation. For Harpsichord.
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Original: | Skill Level (1 - 9): 4 | Genre: |
8th Goldberg Variation, best for harpsichord with 2 manuals, but can be played on a single manual instrument with a bit of dextrous hand crossing. This is full of imitation. For Harpsichord.
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Original: | Skill Level (1 - 9): 6 | Genre: |
7th Goldberg Variation: a lilting variation in 6:8 time, and surely the Skye Boat Song sprung from these rhythmic patterns at the beginning. For Harpsichord.
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Original: | Skill Level (1 - 9): 6 | Genre: |
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3rd Goldberg Variation: in 12:8 time, this is a canon for 2 voices. For Harpsichord.
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Original: | Skill Level (1 - 9): 6 | Genre: Repertoire |
1st Goldberg Variation marks a contrast to the preceding Aria. It is neat and elegant with a flowing semiquaver pace. For Harpsichord.
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Original: | Skill Level (1 - 9): 6 | Genre: Weddings |
Soeur Monique (Sister Monica): the word soeur had 2 meanings in Couperins day. One referred to a nun, and the other meant a girl of questionable morals. This was written for harpsichord, and the ornaments should not be forced.
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Original: | Skill Level (1 - 9): 6 | Genre: Descriptive |
Les Petits Moulins à Vent (Little Windmills) should flow easily and should be played with a light touch. Harpsichord.
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Original: | Skill Level (1 - 9): 6 | Genre: Descriptive |
No. 1 from Cuentos de la juventud, or Scenes of Childhood, for Cello and Piano duo.
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Arrangement | Skill Level (1 - 9): 4 | Genre: Weddings |
No. 1 from Cuentos de la juventud, or Scenes of Childhood, for Guitar and Piano duo.
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Arrangement | Skill Level (1 - 9): 4 | Genre: Weddings |
No. 1 from Cuentos de la juventud, or Scenes of Childhood, for Flute and Piano duo.
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Arrangement | Skill Level (1 - 9): 4 | Genre: Weddings |
Madrigale is an unashamedly charming little piece written for a pupil of Simonettis: Violin and Piano.
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Original: | Skill Level (1 - 9): 6 | Genre: Weddings |
Madrigale is an unashamedly charming little piece originally written for Violin and Piano. This version is an arrangement for a Trio of Violin, Cello and Piano. D major.
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Arrangement | Skill Level (1 - 9): 6 | Genre: Weddings |
Madrigale is an unashamedly charming little piece originally written for Violin and Piano. This version is an arrangement for Viola and Piano. G major.
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Arrangement | Skill Level (1 - 9): 6 | Genre: Weddings |
Madrigale is an unashamedly charming little piece originally written for Violin and Piano. This version is an arrangement for Violin and Guitar. D major.
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Arrangement | Skill Level (1 - 9): 6 | Genre: Weddings |
