Guthrie: Rosasolis Variations for Solo Cello by James M. Guthrie Cello Solo - Digital Sheet Music

Twelve variations on Farnaby's Rosasolis from the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book CXLIII for solo cello. Giles Farnaby's "Rosasolis" is a piece of music included in the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book, composed by the English virginalist Giles Farnaby (c. 1563–1640) during the Renaissance period. Here are some interesting facts about it:Composer: Giles Farnaby was an English composer and virginalist whose music spans the transition from the Renaissance to the Baroque period.The Fitzwilliam Virginal Book contains 51 of Farnaby's 52 surviving pieces. It is a notable work among his compositions and is a charming descriptive piece.Historical Context: The piece is a part of the rich collection of keyboard music from the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods, providing a glimpse into the musical traditions of that time.