Cello Duet Cello - Digital Download SKU: A0.1016693 Composed by Marin Marais. Arranged by Elizabeth Thompson. Baroque,Classical. Score. 34 pages. Elizabeth Thompson #6323171. Published by Elizabeth Thompson (A0.1016693). The Suite for 2 Cellos consists of six dance movements excerpted from Marin Marais' Pieces de viole, Livre III (Paris, France 1711). Originally for viola da gamba, this suite is transcribed into bass and tenor clefs so as to be easily read by the modern cellist. All of the movements are appealing with or without ornamentation, which makes the Suite a flexible educational tool for players at many levels.  This edition includes a reprint of the original manuscript (also available online from the Bibliotheque nationale de France). This edition also includes the figured bass part transcribed and printed in modern typeset.Marais' charming suite may be successfully performed by 2 cellos (intermediate and advanced intermediate), solo cello and keyboard (player must read figured bass), or solo cello with basso continuo team.

Cello Duet Cello - Digital Download SKU: A0.1016692 Composed by Marin Marais. Arranged by Elizabeth Thompson. Baroque,Classical. Score. 10 pages. Elizabeth Thompson #6323175. Published by Elizabeth Thompson (A0.1016692). This beautiful Prelude and the lively Caprice are excerpted from the Pieces de viole, Livre III by Marin Marais, written in 1711. The music is transposed to the bass and tenor clefs for ease of reading by cellists and bassists. Some notes have been redistributed to suit the string arrangement of the cello, but otherwise the transcription is faithful to the original.Also included in this edition is a reprint of the manuscript gamba part for your reference and enjoyment! These pieces are great teaching tools since the ornamentation is relatively simple, and the moves to tenor clef are pleasing and straightforward.

Cello Duet Cello - Digital Download SKU: A0.1016694 Composed by Marin Marais. Arranged by Elizabeth Thompson. Baroque,Classical. Score. 8 pages. Elizabeth Thompson #6323177. Published by Elizabeth Thompson (A0.1016694). This is the Gigue la Petit and Gavotte excerpted from the Pieces de viole, Livre III by Marin Marais, written in 1711. The music is transposed to the bass and tenor clefs for ease of reading by cellists and bassists.  Some notes have been redistributed to suit the string arrangement of the cello. A reprint of the gamba manuscript is included for your reference and enjoyment. These charming tunes are great for students. The Gavotte is a nice introduction to tenor clef.