Hi

My teacher has asked that I research Baroque Suites, in order that I understand and can recognise the different dance styles within. I have managed to get some information on them, but still don't have a clear picture in my mind of how they all sound.

I wonder if anyone can help by recommending websites or whatever where I might be able to hear samples, so that I can recognise the different dance forms in the future? Does that make sense?

Many thanks,

Amber
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I do believe that clove balls and liquorice allsorts were favourite baroque sweets.

(Duhhh, no, I won't start that again...I'll have a look on the web. Meanwhile make a run for cover)

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Oh Rhapsodin (I nearly typed Rhaspodin ... now that's one I hadn't thought of)

trust you !!!!!!!

Amber - I have some notes somewhere that I put together for one of my students last year. Can't remember offhand how sketchy or otherwise they were, but if you like I'll try and find them - maybe could e-mail them for you?

I think same student also looked in Grove's dictionary and found a whole lot more - your library might have a copy, (or it's available online but I think you have to subscribe so may not be worth it).

Get hold of some tapes or cds too - Bach French or English suites for example.

ps edited later - it's two sheets of A4 .

Maggie

Would the Bach suites for solo 'cello suffice? Or am I way off?
If so, I can help you out.
If not, have you any pieces in particular you are after?

Hi Maggie,

Yes if it's not too much trouble to email them to me I'd be really grateful. I'm not sure when I'd be able to get to our nearest big town to visit the library (because I'm still feeling under the weather, and I'm reluctant to drive myself as I've fainted several times in the past couple of weeks). So I'm trying to do what I can research-wise just on the internet. I keep spending a little bit of time on the computer then going back to rest. But I'm not getting very far with it.

It's bad enough that I had to cancel this week's lesson, but if I turn up next week without having done my homework I'm worried my teacher will think I'm not fully committed. I haven't been able to practise as much either, partly because I just have so little energy at the moment and partly because I have a permanent sore throat and I don't want to risk damaging it.

Sorry, I bet I sound like a whinging pom (as my Aussie friend would say).



Amber
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PS.
Many thanks Rhaspodin for your advice. I must admit I feel confused. I thought that, in addition to a hefty dollop of Sarabande, the Recipe for Baroque Sweets included Almonds, Currants, and Figues. And that you start off beating them together at a moderate speed, then quickly, then slowly, then really quickly again? And that some people add a Carrotte? Where does the Clove Ball fit in?

Hi Indy,

Yes, I think that Bach's cello suites are a good example - but I'm not sure.



Amber
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Yes if it's not too much trouble to email them to me I'd be really grateful.

No it's no trouble. Maybe you'd like to pm me with your e-mail address.

Sorry to hear you're not feeling great. Sounds as if you should take it a bit easy, and I'm with you on not driving.

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Baroque Sweets included Almonds, Currants, and Figues.

way - haaaaay ! nice one.

Maggie

You could also look at http://www.naxos.com they allow you to listen to partial tracks for free (although you do have to register) but you have to pay if you want the full thing (although you didn't used to have to) I think there's 30 seconds of every track, which may be enough to give you an idea of the style (not too good for analysing form though...).

QUOTE (Amber @ Nov 25 2004, 01:27 PM)

Where does the Clove Ball fit in?

Ah, that's one of those big social-event dances where you have to wear cloves. They were pretty insistent people had the right cloving in baroque times.

I think Handel's Music for the Royal Fireworks has a few dances. You can also browse very easily (I think there's even a browse by era - not too sure) at www.Towerrecords.com Towers has lots of samples. You needn't register, they're just there, usually give 30s or so. Perhaps try browsing by dance like Sarabande, Bourée, Gigue, etc. You know the minuet....(nah, no puns, promise...except that I thought bourée meant "stuffed" in French).

Google yielded a good few on "baroque dance suites" - maybe worth having a browse.

I'll leave this to the experts tho rather than give out a load of stercum tauri which you may not appreciate.

Sorry to hear of your woes and hope things improve...though the weather and time of year are hardly inspiring even to bother to get out of bed at times...

take care
R
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Ah yes, thank you for reminding me about the correct cloving. To ignore even the most minuet detail of etiquette could be a prelude to disaster, and the whole aria would have to be cleared immediately.

I'm tempted to enquire also about the Liquorice Allsorts, but not without some trepidation.

Thank you for the internet ideas also. When I'm feeling a bit more energised I shall give them a go. Sounds a bit like window-shopping in a way, do you know what I mean?

I'm back off to rest now. I managed to work this morning, but must admit I'm feeling pretty exhausted now. Humour is a great medicine though.



Amber
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