sonata nr 1 by domenico gabrielli euphonium & piano (PDF) An introduction to the Baroque

An introduction to the Baroque style (pdf)

The music sets out to explore some of the characteristics which define us as human beings

Flotow performed regularly with Offenbach for the better part of a century and for whom Offenbach wrote most of his cello and piano music

The phrase L'heure exquise (the exquisite hour) evokes a moment of pure beauty and serenity

sonata nr 1 by domenico gabrielli euphonium & piano (PDF) An introduction to the BaroqueThis extraordinary four movement work lends itself beautifully for the study of Italian Baroque music. Gabrielli was one of the first composers to write substantial music for solo cello. This work is from around 1680 and follows the typical slow fast slow fast structure. Gabrielli's music is full of contrast; lyrical expressiveness changes with exciting question and answer motifs. Also available as PDF download