Description

This anthology presents a selection of accessible keyboard pieces from the last four decades of the 17th century, a period dominated by the renowned composer Henry Purcell. The pieces are drawn from the most significant keyboard collections published in England between 1663 and 1702.

These charming works offer an ideal introduction to English music of the era, as they are technically well-suited to the needs of beginner and elementary-level keyboard players.

Songs / Content

• Italian Rant [Anon.]
• The English Paspy [Anon.]
• Minuett in A minor [John Barrett]
• Round O in D minor [John Blow]
• Saraband in A minor [Bryne]
• Round O in A minor [Jeremiah Clarke]
• Aire in C [Courteville]
• Minuett in C [Courteville]
• Aire in D [William Croft]
• Air in D minor [Robert King]
• Coranto in A minor [W. Lawes]
• Golden Grove [W. Lawes]
• Alman in G [Locke]
• Twas when the Sheep was Shearing [T. Morgan]
• Saraband to 'Corke' [T. Pratt]
• Hornpipe in D minor [D. Purcell]
• A New Scotch Tune, Z. 655 [H. Purcell]
• March in C, Z. 647 [H. Purcell]
• Minuet in A minor, Z. 650 [H. Purcell]
• Minuet in D minor, Z. T688 [H. Purcell]
• Riggadoon in C, Z. 653 [H. Purcell]
• Song Tune in C, Z. T694 [H. Purcell]
• Suite in C, Z. 665: 4th and 5th movements, Saraband and Jigg [H. Purcell]
• Suite No. 1 in G, Z. 660: 3rd movement, Corant [H. Purcell]
• Jigg in D [B. Rogers]
• Minuet in A minor, Z. 649 [H. Purcell]
• Suite No. 1 in G, Z. 660: 1st movement, Prelude [H. Purcell]