Pastorella, from Gallimathis Musicum (string quartet)

Title: Pastorella, from Gallimathis Musicum, KV 32

Composer: W. A. Mozart, arr. David Gable

Instrumentation: Violin 1; Violin 2; Viola; Cello

Printout: 4 pages

Note: Selections from Gallimathis Musicum are excellent for introducing young students to quartet playing. For professionals, this pastorella can be used for prelude, meditation, or soft background music, and its phrase structure allows for various stopping points. The violin 1 part is playable on flute or oboe.