Manuscript Margaret of Austria (Brussels 9085)
The basse danse of Margaret of Austria (Brussels 9085) is a unique manuscript dating from between 1497–1501 containing specific music and choreographies in the earliest known dance notation. The text and music have been written in gold and silver ink on black parchment.
Pictured: La Danse de Claves
Pictured: Coat of Arms
Pictured: La Franchoise Nouvelle Page 1
Pictured: La Franchoise Nouvelle Page 2
Escorial B
Pictured: Escorial B - Ha, dure moret, je viens ver toy
Escorial B (Manuscript IV a 24) is a collection of chansons from the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
Pictured: Escorial B - Par desplaisir
Pictured: Escorial B - Se mon flageolet joli
Orchésographie de Thoinot Arbeau (1546)
Pictured: First, Dance instructions for “Branle de Bourgogne.” Second, pictographic descriptions of dance movements.
Orchésographie is a treatise on dancing by Thoinot Arbeau, written in French and published 1588–9. It is an Important source of information on ancient dances and their tunes, with instruction described in a dialogue between Arbeau and his pupil, Capriol.
Pictured: Orchesographie - Branle Gay
Pictured: Orchesographie - Branle Double
Pictured: Orchesographie - Gavotte
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Rachel Barton Pine (violin) & Jory Vinikour (harpsichord), two superstars of the early music world, bring their collective talents to bear on some of Bach's greatest instrumental works. Enjoy sonic treats such as the Sonata in B Major for violin and harpsichord and the French Overture in B Minor—with the skill and panache that only Rachel and Jory could bring to them!
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