L’Egiptienne (violin viola duo)

Title: L’Egiptienne (The Egyptian)

Composer: J. P. Rameau, arr. David Gable

Instrumentation: Violin and Viola

Printout: 4 pages

Note: This piece, originally for harpsichord, reflects the eighteenth century European fascination with “exotic” cultures. Stylistically, of course, it is about as Egyptian as Bordeaux wine.