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Fantasia on Greensleeves: Viola or cello solo and piano
£9.70
This exquisite Fantasia on the timeless English folk song ‘Greensleeves’ was arranged for viola/cello and piano by Watson Forbes. It features sweeping expressive phrases reminiscent of the Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis. The folk tune ‘Lovely Joan’ is included alongside the Greensleeves tune, forming the basis of a more animated central section.
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Additional information
| Publisher | OUP Oxford, Viola or cello solo and piano edition (19 Jun. 1947) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Sheet music | 12 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9780193593015 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0193593015 |
| Dimensions | 31.09 x 0.2 x 23.19 cm |
by hillbank68
I heard (and saw) this arrangement on James Ehnes’s excellent ‘Homage’ CD/DVD and bought it as a result. It’s an excellent arrangement by a very reliable musician (Watson Forbes), it does full justice to the music and is lovely to play – and this piece suits the mellow sonority of the viola very well. Recommended.