Revels for 1588: English Dances of the Armada Year – Book and Album (digital only)

£15.00

Digital book (pdf) and album download (mp3s).

The 67-page book contains an introduction to the sources, dances and music, a glossary of steps and descriptions of the dances with music notations.

Researched and prepared by Anne Daye, Frances Campbell, Anne Cottis, Diana Cruickshank and Jackie Marshall.
Music adviser Diana Porteus.

Book Contents: 1. Quarter Branles, 2. The Spanioletta, 3. Brando detto Alta Regina, 4. La Battaglia, 5. Il Torneo Amoroso, 6. Barriera, 7. Pavaniglia, 8. Pavan d’Espagne, 9. Branle Aridan, 10. Turcke Leone, 11. Blacke Almaine, 12. Longe Pavian, 13. The Lady Leytons Measures, 14. Row Well Ye Marriners, 15. Peppers Black, 16. Mundesse

The accompanying album contains music for all the dances, played by Jeremy Barlow, harpsichord.

Track list:

Please note that Monsieur’s Almaine appears on the album but not in the book.
All rights reserved, public performance or broadcasting without permission is prohibited. When used for teaching, recognition must be given to The Historical Dance Society. ℗ & © 1988 The Historical Dance Society