Composer

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Louis-Gabriel Guillemain

Genre

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Chamber

Average_duration

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13:42

Movement_count

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4

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Louis-Gabriel Guillemain's 'Sonates en Quatuor, flute, violin, bass viol & continuo in A major, Op. 12/4' is a collection of six sonatas composed in the Baroque era. The collection was composed in 1756 and premiered in Paris, France. The six sonatas are divided into three movements each, with the first and third movements in binary form and the second movement in a contrasting form. The sonatas are written for a quartet consisting of a flute, violin, bass viol, and continuo. The first movement of each sonata is typically in a fast tempo and features a lively and energetic melody. The second movement is slower and more expressive, often featuring a lyrical melody. The third movement returns to a faster tempo and features a lively and dance-like melody. Guillemain's 'Sonates en Quatuor' is characterized by its use of counterpoint and its intricate interplay between the four instruments. The flute and violin often play in unison or in close harmony, while the bass viol and continuo provide a solid foundation for the melody. Overall, Guillemain's 'Sonates en Quatuor, flute, violin, bass viol & continuo in A major, Op. 12/4' is a beautiful example of Baroque chamber music, showcasing the composer's skill in writing for a quartet and his mastery of counterpoint.

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