Three parts upon a ground“ for 3 violins and basso continuo (harpsichord, viola da gamba/violoncello), edited by Klaus Hofmann. In terms of style, this is a unique piece in which Purcell combines very different kinds of writing.

Particular editorial problems occurred, as explained there, as a result of the incomplete and erroneous transmission of Canon 1. We offer here our own solution, which differs from those of previously published editions.