Pierre Danican Philidor – Sixiéme Suitte in B minor
 
 
From Premiere Œuvre Contenant III Suittes a II Flûtes Traversieres Seule Avec III autres Suittes Dessus et Basse, 1717.
 
Backing track played on Harpsichord.
 
 
Performance notes:
The accompaniment part follows the stated tempo throughout with a slight retardation at cadence points and to facilitate breathing.
All repeats are played.
All tracks have been recorded in a mild historical temperament suitable for playing with modern and baroque instruments.
 
 
Movement 1 (Lentement): Minim = 42, 46, 50, 54
Movement 2 (Gavotte): Crotchet = 110, 125, 140, 155, 170
Movement 3 (Sarabande): Crotchet = 50, 54, 58, 62, 66
Movement 4 (Rigaudon): 74, 80, 88, 94, 100
Movement 5 (Gigue): Dotted crotchet = 60, 70, 80, 90, 100
 
Total tracks: 48