Francesc de Paula Bové (1875-1950): Músiques per a dues gralles

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Francesc de Paula Bové (1875-1950): Music for two grallas (shawms)
In this volume in the Calaix de Solfa collection can be found two pieces that are suitable for dancing, written for the Vilobí-based band of grallas (Catalan shawms) called Els Tabola.
At first sight, they do not appear particularly difficult to play. No virtuosity is called for. They are written for two grallas, with the first shawm having much more to do than the second, since the latter is often asked merely to play along in thirds. These melodies are pleasant to perform, and their easy, approachable nature does not mean that they are lacking in melodic quality in any way.
(Extract from the musical Commentary taken from this publication).