Loure et Chanson, from Cephale et Procris (string trio)

Title: Loure et Chanson, from the opera Cephale et Procris

Composer: Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre, arr. David Gable

Instrumentation: Violin 1; Violin 2/Viola; Cello

Printout: 4 pages

Note: This elegant French dance, found in the Prologue to the opera, is structured like a da capo aria except for the fact the the vocal solo is heard only in the middle section.

Other prologue music is available (in performance order): Ouverture; Rondeau; Passepied et Duo; Marche pour Nerée; Loure et Chanson; Gigue

This publication includes alternative parts for both violin 2 and viola.