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Jean Philippe Rameau
Third Concert for String Sextet
The name Jean Philippe Rameau (1683-1764) is one of the most important composers of the Baroque era, although his music is rarely performed live anymore. He was known for his operas, his compositions for harpsichord and his book on harmony. Some of his works can sometimes be heard on CD.
The Third Concert for String Sextet is the third of a set of six, based on his Pieces de Clavecin, which were composed between 1724-1726. They were transcribed for three violins, viola and two cellos shortly after Rameau's death in 1768 by the French lawyer and composer Jacques Joseph Marie Decroix. A subsequent edition was made by Saint Saens in 1896. And it is in this version that they have survived.
It is in four movements. The first movement entitled La Poplinière is named after Alexandre Jean Joseph le Riche de La Pouplinière (1693-1762), one of the greatest patrons of music in France, who kept a private orchestra reputed to be the best in Europe and which Rameau conducted for more than 20 years. The second movement, La Timide, is a French term referring to an individual who is shy or timid. The third and fourth movements Rameau entitled Tambourin, which is a lively dance from Provence, the rhythm to which is said to imitate a small drum by the same name.
Our edition is based on that of Saint Saens. Because sextets for three violins, viola and two cellos are rare, we have created a 2nd viola part in lieu of Violin III.
| (A) 3 Violins, Viola, & 2 Cellos-Parts | $19.95 |
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| (B) 3 Violins, Viola, & 2 Cellos-Parts & Score | $24.95 |
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| (C) 2 Violins, 2 Violas & 2 Cellos-Parts | $19.95 |
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| (D) 2 Violins, 2 Violas & 2 Cellos-Parts & Score | $24.95 |
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| (E) All Seven Parts | $24.95 |
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| (F) All Seven Parts & Score | $31.95 |
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