Description
This Allemande comes from the Erato suite within Fischer's Ariadne Musica, named for the muse of love poetry. In the style of a stately French dance, its measured tempo and ornaments create a graceful atmosphere. Though brief, it offers intermediate players good practice in balancing contrapuntal voices.
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About the Composer
Johann Kaspar Ferdinand Fischer (1656-1746)
Johann Kaspar Ferdinand Fischer (1656-1746) was a German Baroque composer. His keyboard collection 'Ariadne Musica,' featuring preludes and fugues in a wide range of keys, is thought to have influenced Bach's 'Well-Tempered Clavier.' This site includes two movements from his Erato suite.
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