Thursday, March 21, 2013

Link for ballet music...:)








As promised, here is the link for the music we have been using in our ballet classes this spring.  "Pavane" music is tradional court dance music used in England during the 16th and 17th centuries...

http://www.amazon.com/Pavane-Shelley-Phillips/dp/B000005C35

For the particular selection that your child's ballet class is using, please ask his or her instructor...:)

An artist's review of this musical selection:
"If you enjoy traditional/baroque folk music of the British Isles, unadorned by vocals, and sparsely orchestrated so that each note shines through, this music deserves your rapt attention. I would compare this to the best of British 16th and 17th Century "roots" music from the likes of The Broadside Band, Hesperus, Chatham Baroque and the Baltimore Consort - which is distinguished company to be in indeed!   Even the numerous very upbeat pieces have a certain gentle refinement to them that transports one to imaginary Elizabethan times."
 
The artist, Shelley Phillips, whose talents include playing the harp, recorder, oboe, English horn and whistle,  received her M.M. from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. In addition to performing and recording in the San Francisco and Monterey Bay Areas, she is director of the Santa Cruz Community Music School. She is a member of the Narnian Consort, Coulter/Phillips Ensamble, the Shaker Ensemble and the Anjali Quartet.  We are delighted to listen and share her music.  You can purchase her music at the link above...:)

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