A Suite of Susato Dances
Susato arr Ann Marshall
4 SATB. Allemande - Bransle (Hoboecken Dans) - Pavane (Wenn Durch Leiden) - Bergerette - Pavane - Bransle
Tielman Susato lived from about 1510 to 1570. He was a music publisher and an instrumentalist, but it is as a composer that he is now best known. He wrote many masses and motets, as well as chansons. Susato’s instrumental music is still much-performed today, particularly the dances from a large book often referred to as ‘The Danserye’. My suite comprises dances taken from that volume, and they typify his direct and tuneful style, whether the music is fast or slow, fun or reflective.Ann has chosen the six pieces such that they make a satisfying suite, with a total playing time of about nine minutes
4 SATB. Allemande - Bransle (Hoboecken Dans) - Pavane (Wenn Durch Leiden) - Bergerette - Pavane - Bransle
Tielman Susato lived from about 1510 to 1570. He was a music publisher and an instrumentalist, but it is as a composer that he is now best known. He wrote many masses and motets, as well as chansons. Susato’s instrumental music is still much-performed today, particularly the dances from a large book often referred to as ‘The Danserye’. My suite comprises dances taken from that volume, and they typify his direct and tuneful style, whether the music is fast or slow, fun or reflective.Ann has chosen the six pieces such that they make a satisfying suite, with a total playing time of about nine minutes
