12 Cello Lessons, Op.6 (Paxton, Stephen)

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Work Title 12 Cello Lessons
Alternative. Title Twelve Easy Lessons for a Violoncello and a Bass Figured for the Harpsichord, In which are Introduced Favorite Airs
Composer Paxton, Stephen
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.6
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. None [force assignment]
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 12 lessons
  1. C major (includes Minuet by Geminiani)
  2. B major
  3. D major (includes Minuet from Ariadne by Handel)
  4. D major
  5. E major
  6. D major (includes Minuet from Berenice by Handel)
  7. C major (includes Dead March from Saul by Handel)
  8. G major (includes March from Deidamia by Handel)
  9. A major (includes The Birks of Endermay)
  10. C major (includes Aria by Handel)
  11. F major (includes Minuetto by Handel)
  12. Consists of several miscellaneous airs in different keys: Sarabande by Martini; The Broom of Cowden Knows; Andante; Sae merry as we hae been; Tweed Side; Irish Air
Dedication Lord Grey de Wilton
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Classical
Piece Style Classical
Instrumentation cello, continuo