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Fantazia in G minor, Z. 734

Henry Purcell · 1659–1695 · English
For 3 violas da gamba
Also known as Fantasia in G minor, Z. 734 · Fantazia No. 3
Level 3 · Upper intermediate — about ABRSM 6 · RCM 7, with the parts evenly matched
MinorLyricalDarkLesser-known

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Ensemble
Viol consort
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Short piece
Length
About 3 min
Composed
c. 1680
Era
Baroque

Notes

Three-part fantazia in contrasting sections of close imitative counterpoint

About this work

Composed
1680 ca. in 19 Fantazias, In Nomines and Other Pieces Purcell
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