Pavan in A minor, Z. 749

Henry Purcell · 1659–1695 · English

For 2 violins, continuo

Level 3 · Upper intermediate — about ABRSM 6 · RCM 7, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: With continuo
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Short piece
Length: About 3 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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