Product Description
RENAISSANCE MIX is a series of 5 dances from the Renaissance: Basse Danse, Tordion, Pavane, Galliard, and Brawles (Branles). The dances chosen to use as a basis for this composition are taken from a publication by Jacque Moderne published about 1550 under the title "Frohliche Musik." These dances are truly music of great fun, and as the title suggests, happiness and joy.
Renaissance Mix is written for an advanced string ensemble, or chamber group, from high school musicians through college, or amateur and professional groups. The music is accessible to players and listeners alike. It is tuneful, has powerful rhythms with interesting advanced harmonies, and deeply emotional.
The entire 5 dances of Renaissance Mix take about 16 minutes to perform. These dances may, be played out of sequence, perform some while leaving others out, or perform just one of the dances. Good historical information for each dance type may be found on-line. If you are performing at a school, suggest that the Dance Department accompany the music with some choreography.
Pavane: The decorous sweep of the Pavane - the "slow dance" of its time - is a beautiful and emotional piece. It begins with partners introducing themselves followed by the dance itself. A sensitive and anguished middle section gives way to a return of the pavane melodies with an apotheosis at the end. Duration is c. 4:45.
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