21 Masque Dances - Score and parts
Sheet Music

Soprano recorder, basso continuo; or violin/viol, basso continuo

SKU: MM.LPMEM02

Edited by Thomas. English Instrumental Music. Score and Parts. Published by Magnamusic Distributors Inc (MM.LPMEM02).

One of the predecessors of grand opera, the masque was a form of court entertainment popular in England in the 17th century. The masque was characterized by elaborate scenery, poetry, music, speeches, dances, and direct discourse and flirtation with the audience by the performers. These pieces are taken from MS 10444 of the British Library in conjunction with other sources. CONTENTS: Adsonns Maske The First Witches Dance The Second Witches Dance Johnsons Flat Masque Sir Francis Bacons Masque Sir Francis Bacons Second Masque Cupararee or Grays Inn The Second of Grays Inn The Nymphs Dance The Satyrs Masque The Mountbanks Dance at Grays Inn The Kings Mistresse Wilson's Love Williams his Love Bateman's Masque The First of Sir John Paggingtons The Second of Sir John Paggingtons The Third of Sir John Paggingtons Grays Inne Masque The Second of The Prince.

About English Instrumental Music

c. 1600. Some of the English music of this period is suitable only for viols but there's plenty written in a style that makes sense on all kinds of instruments. That is what is produced in this series. Available as score and parts.