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McGibbon, William 1690-1756

William McGibbon was a Scottish composer and violinist, born in Glasgow.

  • William McGibbon
Nationality:
British, Scottish

Works

'La Folia' Variations
Minuet in A with variations (c.1740)
Sonata in B minor (1740 set, no. 8)
Sonata no. 2 in D major
The Bonniest Lass in a' the Warld (Scots Tunes, 1742)
Trio sonata no. 3 in B minor, 1734 set (ed. P.Holman)
Trio sonata no. 4 in G minor
Trio sonata no. 5 in G major, 'In imitation of Corelli'

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