Johann Gottlieb Graun (1702/3-1771)
Quartet in G minor, GraunWV Av:XIV:10
for two violins, viola da gamba or viola and basso continuo
Preface
Reviews [in German version]
Sample page
CDs [in German version]
2nd sample page
Errata / Addenda
Deutsche Version
Editors: Michael O'Loghlin and Günter von Zadow, publication date: 2015-03
Order information
G273 | J.G. Graun, Quartet in G minor, GraunVW Av:XIV:10, 2V+VdG/Va+Bc, Score with introduction, 5 parts, 72 p., ISMN 979-0-50174-273-8 | 19.80 € |
Description
The quartet in G minor has come down to us in seven manuscript sources, among which the manuscript by the gambist Ludwig Christian Hesse is the most important. The third part is available in two versions: for viola da gamba and for viola. This quartet is a fine example of Graun's highly expressive style. Displaying poignant melodic lines, jaunty passagework, and attractive imitations across three voices underpinned by a strong bass line and interesting harmony, it is easy to see why the work was so sought after in its own time and possibly much later.