John Playford - Oranges & Lemons | Coviello Classics COV20709

John Playford - Oranges & Lemons

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Label: Coviello Classics

Cat No: COV20709

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Release Date: 6th July 2009

Contents

Artists

The Playfords

Works

Playford, John

The English Dancing Master

Artists

The Playfords

About

Tracklisting:

Bellamira
Newcastle
Hearts Ease
Scotch Cap
Oranges & Lemons
Jenny Pluck Pears
An Italian Rant
Epping Forest
Lilli Burlero
The Star of the County Down
Blacke Almaine
I care not for these ladies
The Indian Queen
Upon a Summer’s Day
Jamaica
Gentle Shepherds


When John Playford first published the dance tutor The English Dancing Master in 1651, the book was a best seller from the beginning. This may have been due to the well-known melodies, or the attractive choreographed dances. It is not known who composed the melodies, whether Playford was responsible for some himself, or from whom the choreography originates. This recording is beautifully brought to life by The Playfords, an ensemble who by their very name specialises in dance music from the Renaissance and Baroque period, their main emphasis is on English music.

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