Fantasia-Suite in D minor, VdGS 4–6

Christopher Gibbons · 1615–1676 · English

For 2 violas da gamba, continuo

Also known as Fantasy-Suite in D minor

Level 4 · Early advanced — about ABRSM 7 · RCM 8, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: With continuo
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Full work
Length: About 7 min
Composed: —
Era: Baroque

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Fantasy, Allman and Galliard for treble viol, bass viol and organ continuo (the organ doubles the bass)

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