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Georg Philipp Telemann "Gigue" from the Suite in D
The "Gigue" is Up!
"Gigue" is the French word for jig -- a lively dance in triple time. The jig started out as folk dance in Ireland, Scotland, and northern England, before finding its way into classical music.
Track list: : Irish Washerwoman Playford: The Queen's Jigg Richard Reade: A Jigge Ye First Lully: Gigue Handel: Gigue Bach: Cello Suite #1 Holst: St. Paul's Suite Debussy: Images: Gigues Pachelbel: Canon and Gigue Telemann: Gigue from Suite in D Traditional: Irish Washerwoman Playford: The Queen's Jigg Richard Reade: A Jigge Ye First Lully: Gigue Handel: Gigue Bach: Cello Suite #1 Holst: St. Paul's Suite Debussy: Images: Gigues Pachelbel: Canon and Gigue Telemann: Gigue from Suite in D