Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767) was a German,
Baroque composer who was a self taught musician. After
giving up pursuing a law degree, he jumped into a
musical career. His music incorporates several national
styles, including French, and Italian, and he is even
at times influenced by Polish popular music. The Gigue
a l’Angloise is referencing the English country
dance, the Angloise. This piece was written in the key
of G Major and there are two separate complex lines in
which each hand will ...(+)
Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767) was a German,
Baroque composer who was a self taught musician. After
giving up pursuing a law degree, he jumped into a
musical career. His music incorporates several national
styles, including French, and Italian, and he is even
at times influenced by Polish popular music. The Gigue
a l’Angloise is referencing the English country
dance, the Angloise. This piece was written in the key
of G Major and there are two separate complex lines in
which each hand will have to blend together. At times,
one part will be playing eighth notes, the other
playing dotted quarters, and vica versa. Rhythm and
timing will need to be addressed in this piece along
with the balancing of melody and repeated phrases.
Source: Pueblo Music
(http://pueblomusic.com/pedagogy/?p=675 ).
Although originally composed for Keyboard, I created
this Interpretation of the "Gigue à l'angloise" in G
Major for Viola Duet.
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