Jean-Joseph Mouret was born
Beginning of the composer’s lifetime.
About this piece
Originally entitled La Montagnarde, this piece evokes the rustic character of mountain life through its open 5th accompaniment in the left hand, a sonority reminiscent of bagpipes. This drone-like texture, often associated with Scottish highland music, lends the piece its pastoral color and explains why English editions sometimes call it The Highlander.
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Equivalent to RCM level 1
Equivalent to ABRSM level 1
Equivalent to Suzuki book 1
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