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Pavan in A major, Z. 748

Henry Purcell · 1659–1695 · English
For 2 violins, continuo
Level 3 · Upper intermediate — about ABRSM 6 · RCM 7, with the parts evenly matched
MajorSlowLyricalTenderLesser-known

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Ensemble
With continuo
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Short piece
Length
About 4 min
Composed
c. 1680
Era
Baroque

Notes

Pavan of three parts for two violins and bass; slow, with written-out divisions

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A step after · level 4

Chamber Concerto in D major, RV 93
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lute, 2 violins, continuo
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