The English Dancing Master for Recorder (Flute) and Piano (second part ad lib.)
by John Playford
Flute - Sheet Music

Recorder (flute), piano (harpsichord) - Level 3

SKU: BA.BA10609

Composed by John Playford. Arranged by Nikolaus Newerkla. Stapled. Ready to Play. Performance score, Part, anthology. 24/7/7 pages. Baerenreiter Verlag #BA10609. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA10609).

ISBN 9790006541966. 30 x 23 cm inches. Language: German/English. Preface: Nikolaus Newerkla.

Beginning in 1651, John Playford released a series of dance instructions with corresponding melodies. After their initial success he named them “The Dancing Master”. Editions continued to be published up until 1728. They incorporated traditional as well as new song themes of the day with powerful and memorable Baroque melodies.
The most beautiful of these songs have been arranged here for descant or treble recorder and piano accompaniment. Included, among others, are “Newcastle”, “Black and Gray” and “Nobody’s Jigg”.
The arrangements include an optional part for a second flute.

The editor
Nikolaus Newerkla, is a cembalist, arranger and ensemble director. He founded and directs the internationally-renowned early music ensemble “Quadriga Consort”.