Purcell - Two in One Upon a Ground - Bass Viol & Keyboard


The haunting canonic melody is played by the viol and echoed by the keyboard over a descending "ground" bassline.  From Purcell's tragicomic semi-opera The Prophetess, or The History of Dilclesian (London, 1690). 

Most versions are for two like instruments in canon.  This is a true duo for viola da gamba and keyboard (harpsichord or organ).  
A minor, 3-page keyboard score, 2-page bass viol part
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