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Trio Sonata in G minor, Op. 2 No. 3, BuxWV 261

Dietrich Buxtehude · c. 1637–1707 · Danish-German
For violin, viola da gamba, continuo
Also known as Sonata a doi, violino & viola da gamba, Op. 2 No. 3
Level 5 · Advanced — about ABRSM 8 · RCM 9, with the parts evenly matched
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Ensemble
With continuo
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Full work
Length
About 11 min
Composed
1696
Era
Baroque

Notes

Violin, viola da gamba and harpsichord continuo; contains a long passacaglia-like Andante

About this work

  1. Vivace
  2. Lento
  3. Allegro
  4. Andante
  5. Grave
  6. Gigue
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