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More On Cellos And Gambas
SOME INFORMATION ON ‘CELLOS AND GAMBAS’ AND A NOTE ON THEIR USE From feedback received I can see I need to explain a bit more. Both instruments function as providing the bass for the higher pitched string instruments The ‘Cello is a stringed instrument belonging to the violin family and is bass of that family.…
Handel’s Messiah And Mozarts Version
When I first heard that Mozart had created a version of The Messiah I was very surprised. But it is correct and I was filled with curiosity to find out about it. I am a person of great curiosity. Some people say I am also a curious person but don’t know whether to take that…
The Lost St. Mark Passion Ybachand How It May Be Re-Constructed
An interesting musical detective story In music, a PASSION is an Oratorio about the capture, torture, crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. Two of Bach’s finest works are John and Matthew Passions (Remember it is not St Matthew’s passion but “The Passion of our Lord” according to St Matthew.) Critical opinion that these two Passions along…