Aug 26, 2017 praetorius was a tune collector, just like the musicologists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries who collected songs and dances from different countries. Sort this list by work type, instrumentation, composer, and more. He wrote a collection of french dances called terpsichore for a small group of instruments. The secular songs, taken from the collection art of the netherlands, provide an interesting and balanced contrast. Many years ago, one of praetorius terpsichore dances was used in a tv commercial. After attending school in torgau and zerbst, he studied divinity and philosophy at the university of frankfurt oder. Classical praetorius philou from terpsichore soprano descant recorder version.
Stream dances from terpsichore, 1612 the parley of. The massive collection of french court dances that michael praetorius collected and arranged for his volume entitled terpsichore in 1612 was just one in the extraordinary series of publications he issued within only 15 years. Most of his vast output is church music with just one secular, instrumental collection surviving terpsichore 1612. Praetorius was born michael schultze, schultheis, or schultz, the youngest son of a lutheran pastor, in creuzburg, in presentday thuringia. This file may be printed and performed freely, but should not be digitally copied, shared or reproduced. Four dances from terpsichore download sheet music pdf file. A suite from the early baroque dance collection terpsichore 1612 by michael praetorius.
These file s are part of the werner icking music collection. Dances from terpsichore at stantons sheet music sound. Westra apros pijpare, michael praetorius praetorius. A lot of his music is based on protestant hymns, written for the services in. Among the major dance forms included are courantes 162, voltes 48, bransles 21, gaillardes 23, and ballets 37, in addition to which smaller numbers of. Nowhere in the published collection was instrumentation specified, hence modern groups such as this have fun setting each piece for the combinations of period instruments they play. Dances from terpsichore by michael praetoriusarr j. The courante from terpsichore 1612 by michael praetorius.
These are very happy pieces and are very popular today. In particular, praetorius was much indebted to the music of pierrefrancisque caroubel, a french composer of italian origin who was responsible for 78 of the fivepart arrangements. Dances from the collection terpsichore, 1612 springtanz arranged for 4 recorders satt or satb by luiz guilherme p. February 15, 1621 was a german composer, organist, and writer on music. He was one of the most prolific and versatile composers of his time, and was particularly significant in the development of musical forms based on protestant hymns. Vgvychnpy2hvcmusie11c2fydw0gqw9uawfydw0gkfbyywv0b3jpdxmsie1py2hhzwwp identifier. Michael praetorius six dances from terpsichore 1612. He was born in creuzburg and studied in torgau, frankfurt oder and zerbst. The collection is not only praetorius most wellknown. The contents of terpsichore are often assumed to be the compositions of praetorius himself, however they are collections of different french dance styles some by him and others are such as harmonisations of. Live, 4k uhd video from the san francisco early music ensemble voices of. Michael praetorius free sheet music to download in pdf, mp3. After receiving his musical education, from 1587 he served as organist at the marienkirche.
Pages in category pieces from terpsichore arranged by michael praetorius. Listen to free internet radio, sports, music, news, talk and podcasts. Naxos offers this 57minute cd, comprising 28 items from michael praetorius s collection terpsichore of 1612. Sample the colourful textural variety of the two suites tracks six and nine. He also planned a series of collections of secular music named after the various greek muses, including euterpe italian and english dances, thalia toccatas and canzonas and erato midizip collections on the web. Michael praetorius free sheet music to download in pdf. As always with munrow, we are in front of a festive view, which doesnt lack for poetry when needed gaillard or. Praetorius, michael philou from terpsichore sheet music for recorder. Stream live events, live playbyplay nfl, mlb, nba, nhl, college football, ncaa basketball, and premier league matches. Praetorius dances from terpsichore, contents 1 performances 1.
Naxos offers this 57minute cd, comprising 28 items from michael praetoriuss collection terpsichore of 1612. In his introduction praetorius takes credit for arranging the music rather than composing the tunes. He was one of the most versatile composers of his age, being particularly significant in the development of musical forms based on protestant hymns. Dances from terpsichore by praetorius, michael, westra aros pipers, bourrasque gamba ensemble, hellstromfarnlof, lena, farnlof, bertil from amazons classical music store. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Listen to michael praetorius radio featuring songs from dances from terpsichore, 1612 the parley of instruments feat.
Ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but. Praetorius was a tune collector, just like the musicologists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries who collected songs and dances from different countries. Vgvychnpy2hvcmusie11c2fydw0gqw9uawfydw0gkfbyywv0b3jpdxmsie1py2hhzwwp. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Dance music from the time of praetorius collegium terpsichore fritz neumeyer, conductor michael praetorius 15711621 6 dances.
Terpsichore is a collection of over 300 instrumental dance pieces by michael praetorius. Dances from terpsichore by pierre certon, michael praetorius, adrianus valerius. Praetorius philou from terpsichore sheet music for. Praetorius holborne lambranzi, the praetorius consort, christopher ball dances from terpsichore short airs both grave and light dances. Jul 19, 2015 michael praetorius six dances from terpsichore 1612. He was one of the most prolific and versatile composers of his time, and was. These pieces were assembled and arranged by praetorius for his collection. Michael praetorius was a prolific composer and music publisher. Terpsichore, musarum aoniarum praetorius, michael imslp. The following 200 pages are in this category, out of 312 total. Written for quartet of classical guitars notation with a duration of 5 mins. The list below includes all pages in the category pieces from terpsichore arranged by michael praetorius.
Michael praetorius 15711621 was a german composer sitting in a unique historical position. Pieces from terpsichore arranged by michael praetorius. Terpsichore is a compendium of more than 300 instrumental dances published in 1612 by the german composer michael praetorius. Buy dances from terpsichore by michael praetoriusarr at. Philip pickett and the new london consort created a sensation in the early music world of the 1980s with this sublime recording of dances from michael praetorius terpsichore 1612. Praetorius philou from terpsichore sheet music for recorder. He was one of the giants of the early german baroque. Michael praetorius terpsichore the guitar school iceland.
Four dances from terpsichore by michael praetorius. Praetorius gave no precise instructions as to the original instrumentation of his terpsichore dances. Dance music from the time of praetorius internet archive. The collection takes its name from the muse of dance in his introduction praetorius takes credit for arranging the music rather than composing the tunes. Terpsichore, musarum aoniarum praetorius, michael this page is only for complete editions and multiple selections from the collection here. Michael praetorius simple english wikipedia, the free. Praetorius dances from terpsichore, the best of the baltimore consort. Arranger dillon upton after michael praetorius it is unknown how branslee, or if any, of the works in the collection were actually composed by praetorius as opposed to being popular dance tunes arranged by him. With over 300 dances terpsichore gives an invaluable picture of the popular dance music of the day. Praetorius holborne lambranzi, the praetorius consort, christopher ball. Michael praetorius probably 28 september 1571 15 february 1621 was a german composer, organist, and music theorist. Michael praetorius dances from terpsichore complete. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Praetorius devoted most of his life to church music.
The collection takes its name from the muse of dance. R e v i e w s of the original release, loiseau lyre 414633 this is pure sizzle and great fun from beginning to end. At the time, i was just becoming interested in the music of that period, which is to say the late renaissance and early baroque, and had already purchased, and was overwhelmed by a now historic recording of the antiphonal music of the gabriellis giovanni and andrea. It is mostly organised by genre with sections for the main types of french dances of the time, starting with suites of bransles, followed by courantes, voltes or voltas, ballets some of which come from. As a result these pieces have been performed by many combinations of woodwind, brass, and string instruments over the years. Praetorius new london consort, philip pickett dances. Dances from the collection terpsichore, 1612 springtanz arranged for 4 recorders satt or satb. Dances from terpsichore by new london consort, michael praetorious, philip pickett from amazons classical music store. Dances from terpsichore, 1612 chromium dioxide 120s on back cover. Fittingly named after the muse of dance, terpsichore is a compendium of over 300 stylized dances that existed during praetorius era.
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