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Pavan a 5 ("The Image of Melancholly")

Anthony Holborne · c. 1545–1602 · English
For 5 violas da gamba (or violin)
Level 3 · Upper intermediate — about ABRSM 6 · RCM 7, with the parts evenly matched
MinorSlowDarkLyricalLesser-known

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Ensemble
Viol consort
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Short piece
Length
About 5 min
Composed
1599
Era
Baroque

Notes

Five-part pavan from the 1599 print, for viols, violins or wind instruments

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