Concerto for Double String Orchestra The lively second movement

The lively second movement

Hidden Carols is a suite of three movements designed especially for musicians at the level of Grades 1-3

or part of a string ensemble seeking delightful new repertoire

It is interesting that original instrumental parts to some of the double choir motets exist

which is a delightful round using just crotchets and quavers

Concerto for Double String Orchestra The lively second movementAlan Lumsdens text from the original edition: The Concerto for double string orchestra is a transcription of the first section of the double choir motet Singet dem Herren (BWV 225) transposed up a major third. As Tovey remarked, Bach's concerto forms are completely identical with his vocal forms and Bach himself frequently transcribed his and other composers' works from one medium to another. It is interesting that original instrumental parts to some