Joseph Jongen: 'Gigue' from 'Passacaille et Gigue', Op. 90

[minacciosa]

Classic Jongen. You can tell his style in a couple of measures. This is a terrific piece. Is the tune a folksong? It's the same tune Debussy uses in his Gigues.

[4candles]

@minacciosa Hi and thanks for your comment.

To be honest I cannot remember whether this is based on a folksong or well-known melody of the time, though it seems likely if Debussy also used it in his Gigues.

[jms7805]

I cease to be amazed with this composer and his styles. Other than some signature phrasing of his work in this piece I wouldn't guess it was Jongen. The sound and feeling is light, positive and cheerful.