The program La Volta is based on the performance practice of music and compositions from the Elizabethan era. At its core is the unique book by Thomas Morley: First Book of Consort Lessons (1599), the most important Renaissance publication for 'Broken Consort'.
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A selection of the finest Pavanes, Gaillardes, and other dances with variations on folk tunes served as inspiration for the ensemble's own arrangements and the creation of new compositions.
The music showcases a wide variety of styles, including those of John Dowland (1563–1626), William Byrd (1540–1623), Thomas Morley (1557–1602), Klaas de Vries (NL–1944), Roderik de Man (NL–1941), David Dramm (USA–1961), and Oene van Geel (NL–1973). All early music pieces have been arranged by various members of the ensemble.
La Volta is a concert of approximately 80 minutes — full of contrasts, adventurous, and accessible.
LA VOLTA
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PROGRAMMA
John Dowland (1563-1626): Come Again (1597)
John Dowland (1563-1626): Galliard to Captaine Pipers Pavin (1598)
Thomas Morley (1557/58-1602): Joyne Hands (1598)
Klaas de Vries (1944): From Far… Broken (2016) *
John Dowland (1563-1626): Can she excuse my wrongs with virtues cloak (1598)
Roderik De Man (1941): La Volta (2016)
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Thomas Morley (1557/58-1602): The Frog Galliard (1598)
William Byrd (1543?-1623): My Lord of Oxenfords Maske (1598)
David Dramm (1961): Sorry (2016) *
Thomas Morley (1557/58-1602): La Coranto (1598)
Oene van Geel (1973): Bayachrimae (2016) *
Thomas Morley (1557/58-1602): The Lord Souches Maske (1598)
* Commissioned by the Performing Arts Fund (Fonds Podiumkunsten)
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