- Johann Sebastian Bach and Robert Xavier Rodríguez
Capriccio on the departure of his beloved brother to distant climes
- Alhambra RXR (World)
Arranged by Robert Xavier Rodríguez
- 2 or 3 guitars or guitar ensemble
- 11 min
- Robert Xavier Rodríguez
Programme Note
Movements:
I. Arioso
His friends coax him to give up his journey.
II. Andante (Fugato)
They describe the various accidents that might befall him.
III. Adagio (Passacglia)
They join in a lament.
IV. Andante con moto
Seeing that after all there is no help for it, they come to say goodbye.
V. Song of the Postillion
VI. Fugue
Imitating the post-horn.
I. Arioso
His friends coax him to give up his journey.
II. Andante (Fugato)
They describe the various accidents that might befall him.
III. Adagio (Passacglia)
They join in a lament.
IV. Andante con moto
Seeing that after all there is no help for it, they come to say goodbye.
V. Song of the Postillion
VI. Fugue
Imitating the post-horn.