The Gordion Knot Untied, Z.597 (Purcell, Henry)

Title Incidental Music to The Gordion Knot Untied
Creators Henry Purcell, composer
Opus Z.597
Instrumentation strings and continuo
Number of movements
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Composed
First published 1691
Dedication
Tempo markings
Metronome markings
Time signatures
Average duration (sec) 660
Number of measures
Composition types Incidental music, Suites
Period Baroque
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Arrangements

Details Section Arranged for Arranger
View Selections orchestra Gustav Holst
View Jigg 'Short and Sweet' (No.5) 4 recorders Eric Haas
View Jigg 'Short and Sweet' (No.5) trumpet and organ Michel Rondeau
View Chaconne (No.6) 4 recorders Eric Haas

Scores

Details Section Type Publisher Date File (click to view)
View Complete Complete Score
View Complete Canberra Baroque 2021 Complete Score
View Jigg 'Short and Sweet' (No.5) Complete Score
View Complete Arrangement for orchestra
by Gustav Holst
; selections
Novello 1922 Suite No.1. Complete Score
Suite No.2. Complete Score
View Complete Arrangement for orchestra
by Gustav Holst
; selections
John S. Shaw 2022 Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe 1
Oboe 2
Clarinet 1 (B/A)
Clarinet 2 (B/A)
Bassoon
Horn 1 (F)
Horn 2 (F)
Trumpet 1 (B)
Trumpet 2 (B)
Timpani
Violins I
Violins II
Violas
Cellos/Basses
View Complete Arrangement for orchestra
by Gustav Holst
; selections
Trumpet 1
Trumpet 2
Timpani
View Jigg 'Short and Sweet' (No.5) Arrangement for 4 recorders
by Eric Haas
Complete Score (SATB)
Engraving files (Sibelius)
View Jigg 'Short and Sweet' (No.5) Arrangement for trumpet and organ
by Michel Rondeau
Complete Score and Trumpet Part
Engraving files (Finale & XML)
View Chaconne (No.6) Arrangement for 4 recorders
by Eric Haas
Complete Score (SATB)
Descant Recorder
Treble Recorder
Tenor Recorder
Bass Recorder
Engraving files (Sibelius)

Recordings/Performances

DetailsTypeArranged forFiles (click to listen)
View MIDI For 4 Recorders (Haas) 5. Jigg 'Short and Sweet'
6. Chaconne
View Synthesized For Trumpet and Organ (Rondeau) 5. Jigg 'Short and Sweet'


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