In English music around 1600, fantasy represented the highest level of the hierarchy of musical forms. In 1680, Henry Purcell composed the two Fantasies Z. 735 and Z. 743 originally for strings. (from the "Fantazias and In Nomines") A harmony characterized by surprising modulations shows her as forward-looking. The present arrangement for 4 guitars or guitar ensemble by Michael Sieberichs-Nau is based on the autograph manuscript of the composer. It is ideal for use in higher music education and competitions such as "Jugend musiziert", intermediate to advanced, score and parts
