Sheet Music: Niel Gow's Lament for the Death of His Second Wife

TitleNiel Gow's Lament for the Death of His Second Wife
Alternate titlesMiss Graham's Delight
ComposerNiel Gow (1727–1807)
InstrumentationFlute solo
KeyD major
RangeA4–F#6
Time signature6/8
Tempo40 BPM
Performance time1:40
Difficulty levelintermediate
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Date added2014-02-23
Last updated2014-02-23
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Categories
Celtic Music, Slow airs, Traditional/Folk

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Sunday 23 February 2014

Tune of the Day: Niel Gow's Lament for the Death of His Second Wife

Traditional Scottish slow air

This lovely air is one of the most celebrated compositions of the famous Scots fiddler and composer Niel Gow (1727-1807). His second wife was Margaret Urquhart of Perth, to whom he was happily married for three decades.

Thanks to Ronald for suggesting this tune!