Pavan a 5, VdGS 1 ("Mr. Weelkes his Lachrymae")

Thomas Weelkes · c. 1576–1623 · English

For 5 violas da gamba

Also known as Pavan No. 1 a 5

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

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Ensemble: Viol consort
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Short piece
Length: About 3 min
Composed: —
Era: Baroque

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Two trebles, two tenors and bass; titled 'Mr. Weelkes his Lachrymae'

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