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This energetic
original work is written in the Southern Italian dance-style. It is in
compound duple time, and uses A minor tonality. Inner parts need to
pitch the G# leading notes carefully, as do the celli, with extended
4th fingers. These occur mostly in simpler rhythms, to allow the hand
time to open out. String crossings should be smooth, keeping the pulse
steady on the dotted quarter notes. Take care with bow lengths and
placement in bar 21 and similar (Vln 1 and 2). The B section is in C
Major, making the piece ideal to teach relative majors and minors, as
well as Ternary Form. The accelerando in the final A section makes for
an exciting ending. The piano part is essential for the off-beat
accompaniment and would even sound better if played on a Piano
Accordion or Keyboard with Accordion voice.
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