Matthew Locke
(1621–1677)
For several Friends
54 Duos for Treble and Bass Viol or other Instruments
Editor: Günter and Leonore von Zadow, publication date: 2022-11, continuo realization: Dankwart von Zadow, source: GB-Lbl Add. 17801
Order information
| G408 | Matthew Locke, For several Friends, 54 Duos for Treble and Bass Viol or other Instruments, pieces no. 1–28, VdG-D+VdG, 3 full scores, 1 of them with realisation, 84 p., ISMN 979-0-50174-408-4 | 21.80 € |
| G409 | Matthew Locke, For several Friends, 54 Duos for Treble and Bass Viol or other Instruments, pieces no. 29–54, VdG-D+VdG, 3 full scores, 1 of them with realisation, 84 p., ISMN 979-0-50174-409-1 | 21.80 € |
Description
Matthew Locke's For several Friends is a collection of 54 two-part movements such as Fantazie, Pavan, Ayre, Courante, Saraband, Jigg for a high and a low instrument. It has survived in a collective manuscript with consort music, which also contains Locke's well-known duos for two bass viols. It is therefore reasonable to understand the present pieces as duos for treble and bass viol. We also recommend a performance which includes a continuo instrument. The movements can be subdivided into suites on the basis of keys. The movements can be subdivided into suites on the basis of keys. They are of medium difficulty with some unusual and unexpected harmonies, as we know from Locke's other compositions. This music unfolds its effect all the better the more often you play it. Our edition includes two scores and another one that includes a continuo realisation.
