Small Ensemble Guitar - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1027223
Composed by Charles Theodore Pachelbel. Arranged by Don Miller. Baroque. Score and parts. 61 pages. Donald Miller Music #6455751. Published by Donald Miller Music (A0.1027223).
At this writing, this transcription appears to be the first double quartet for guitar ensemble in the entire guitar ensemble repertoire. The work was originally premiered in Colonial America during the first concert documented in New York City as a composition for double chorus and continuo. It is believed after Pachelbel presented concerts in New York City during the period of January through March 1736, he moved to Charleston, South Carolina.
This work may be performed as a double quartet or by multiple guitars on each part. If multiple guitars are used, an equal number of players should be present in each group.
It is very important to separate the two groups spatially from one another to provide the desired antiphonal effects.