One of the most familiar pieces of the classical repertoire composed by the Italian composer, Luigi Boccherini. who spent a good part of his working life working in Spain. The work originates as part of his string quintet Opus 11 No.5. In this arrangement flute and classical guitar the musical texture has been simplified although the melody is exactly as intended whilst the voicing of the guitar chords has been edited. This is an excellent and concise movement for any musician needing to have a clear understanding of classical style and the structure of the classical minuet. The realisation has all the indicated repeats played except in the repeat of the minuet when the convention is for them not to be played. The formal pattern or shape can be represented as Minuet AABB Trio AABB Minuet AB. The Trio is a second minuet and described thus because it generally has a three part texture. this particular example four instruments are sounding. The ornaments have been written out in full, on an ossia staff, to assist players and if a TAB score is required please message PlentyMusic. This movement requires a performance that is both delicate and consistent which can be challenging to players not very experienced in playing music of the period. A tempo of 100 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute is recommended. Guitar accompaniments are in place sounding at 96,100 & 104 quarter note beats to the minute.
