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La Dorset

Paolo Spagnoletti

DifficultyIntermediate
Duration0:34
Notes429

Description

A short piece by Paolo Spagnoletti, an Italian-born violinist active in London, in the elegant salon-dance style favored in early 19th-century drawing rooms. Its brief melody is adorned with light, graceful ornamentation. Lasting under a minute with relatively few notes, it offers an approachable introduction to this era's style for intermediate players.

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About the Composer

Paolo Spagnoletti (1768-1834)

Paolo Spagnoletti (1768-1834) was an Italian-born violinist and composer who spent much of his career in London, leading orchestras there. He also composed dance pieces. This site includes two of his works, including 'La Dorset.'

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