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Monday, March 17, 2008

Today's Birthday in Music: March 17 (Jacquet de la Guerre)

1665 - Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, Paris, France; composer and harpsichordist (baptized March 17)

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"La Flamande" and "Sarabande" from Suite in d minor (1707) by Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre

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