Allegro Vivace, Op.147, No.10

About La Tersicore del Nord, Op. 147

La Tersicore del Nord, Op. 147  is a collection of sixteen short pieces for solo guitar composed during the later years of Mauro Giuliani’s life. The title refers to Terpsichore, the Muse of dance in Greek mythology, and the collection contains a variety of charming, dance-like pieces written in a relatively accessible style.

A Bright and Lively Allegro Vivace

No. 10, marked Allegro Vivace, is a bright and energetic piece with a lively character from the very beginning. Both tempo markings suggest a brisk and animated performance, perfectly matching the light, spirited character of the music.

Key Changes and Useful Guitar Techniques

The piece is largely organized into clear eight-measure phrases. It moves from E minor to G major, returns to E minor, and later shifts to the parallel key of E major. A D.C. then brings the music back to the opening, creating a clear sense of contrast and return within a relatively short piece.

Slurs, ornaments, and double stops appear throughout the music, making this piece particularly useful for players who are moving from the beginner to the intermediate level and want to develop these techniques in a musical context.