Composer

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Charles Dollé

Genre

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Chamber

Publication Date

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1737

Average_duration

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12:00

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

The 'Sonata for pardessus de viole & continuo No. 1 in A minor' is a part of the 'Sonates, Duo & Pièces Pour le pardessus de viole, Book 2' composed by Charles Dollé. The piece was composed in the Baroque era and premiered in the mid-18th century. The sonata consists of three movements - the first movement is marked as 'Grave', the second movement is marked as 'Allegro', and the third movement is marked as 'Gavotte'. The piece is written for the pardessus de viole, a small-sized viola da gamba, and continuo, which includes a harpsichord or a cello. The first movement, 'Grave', is in A minor and is characterized by its slow and mournful melody. The pardessus de viole plays the main melody, while the continuo provides a simple harmonic accompaniment. The second movement, 'Allegro', is in A major and is characterized by its lively and energetic melody. The pardessus de viole and the continuo engage in a lively dialogue, with the pardessus de viole playing virtuosic runs and trills. The third movement, 'Gavotte', is in A minor and is characterized by its dance-like rhythm. The pardessus de viole plays the main melody, while the continuo provides a rhythmic accompaniment. Overall, the 'Sonata for pardessus de viole & continuo No. 1 in A minor' is a beautiful example of Baroque chamber music. The piece showcases the pardessus de viole's unique sound and virtuosic capabilities, while also highlighting the importance of the continuo in Baroque music. The three movements of the sonata are distinct in their character and provide a varied listening experience.

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