SKU: M2.MOS-91043

ISBN 9783787730438.

Die Lebenszeit von Michael Praetorius fallt in jene Jahrzehnte um 1600, die zu den spannendsten in der Musikgeschichte uberhaupt gehoren: Ende der Vokalpolyphonie und Beginn der generalbassgestutzten Barockmusik, Herausbildung der Mehrchorigkeit und des konzertierenden Stils, Entstehung von Monodie und Oper. Der stets neugierige und umtriebige Praetorius war nicht nur Augen- und Ohrenzeuge dieses gravierenden stilistischen Umbruchs, sondern auch der bedeutendste Musik-Enzyklopadist seiner Zeit. Neben dem autodidaktischen Studium aktueller Musikdrucke (Claudio Monteverdis Marienvesper etwa war ihm wohlbekannt), bezog Praetorius sein umfassendes Wissen aus zahlreichen Reisen im Auftrag oder im Gefolge des Wolfenbutteler Herzogs. Diese fuhrten ihn vor allem auch nach Prag, wo er am kaiserlichen Hof wichtige Kontakte zu fuhrenden Musikern knupfen konnte. So lernte Praetorius, obgleich er Norditalien nie besucht hat, den neuen italienischen Stil in allen Auspragungen kennen und stand ihm sehr aufgeschlossen gegenuber. Prag wurde sein Venedig, um es mit Siegfried Vogelsanger zu sagen. Das kompositorische Werk zeigt eindrucksvoll, wie eigenwertig und kunstvoll Praetorius mit dem stile nuovo umzugehen vermochte. Leider hat sich die Musikforschung mit Michael Praetorius nicht annahernd soviel befasst, wie mit seinem Zeitgenossen Heinrich Schutz. So blieben der musikhistorische Rang und vor allem die kompositorische Substanz des Wolfenbutteler Hofkapellmeisters bis heute unterbewertet. Um so verdienstvoller ist daher diese Monographie des in Wolfenbuttel ansassigen Praetorius-Forschers Siegfried Vogelsanger. Das unter Mitarbeit von Winfried Elsner aufschlussreich bebilderte Buch liefert bei einem uberschaubaren Gesamtumfang ein ausgezeichnetes Resumee des aktuellen Forschungsstandes und bietet somit die solide Basis fur weiterfuhrende Studien. Der in allgemeinverstandlicher Form abgefasste Text kann auf der Grundlage solider wissenschaftlicher Quellen sowohl dem Musikliebhaber als auch dem Musikstudierenden als reiches Kompendium dienen, sich uber Leben und Werk von Michael Praetorius zu informieren.

SKU: A0.1486413

These are eleven of the most well-known dances of the Renaissance set in five movements and selected from the famous collection entitled Terpsichore, published in 1612 by Michael Praetorius. They are sure to be a welcome addition to the elementary violin repertoire and most of them can be played in first position. 

By the time Michael Praetorius published his dance collection, he was one of the most famous musicians in Germany. The name is pronounced “terp-SI-cory” and rhymes with the word “hickory”. The original publication consisted of 312 dances in four, five and six parts. Although the dances were probably conceived for string ensemble, Praetorius was well aware that in practice they would be played by any instruments that happened to be available.

These arrangements for violin and keyboard are based on the original 1612 publication. The music sounds more authentic using a harpsichord rather than a piano, or the harpsichord sound of a digital keyboard. The keyboard part may be interpreted quite freely with ornamentation added as appropriate. During the Renaissance, it was common practice to combine separate dances to create something of more substantial duration. A similar practice is used in these arrangements which are as follows: 1. Three Gavottes; 2. Two Ballets; 3. Two Bourées; 4. Two Courantes and 5. Two Voltas.

SKU: A0.1487747

These are eleven of the most well-known dances of the Renaissance set in five movements and selected from the famous collection entitled Terpsichore, published in 1612 by Michael Praetorius. They are sure to be a welcome addition to the elementary bassoon repertoire and make a pleasing performance item at a recital. The bassoon part is in the bass clef throughout and the highest note is usually the D above the bass staff. In a couple of pieces, the next note E is used.

By the time Michael Praetorius published his dance collection, he was one of the most famous musicians in Germany. The name is pronounced “terp-SI-cory” and rhymes with the word “hickory”. The original publication consisted of 312 dances in four, five and six parts. Although the dances were probably conceived for string ensemble, Praetorius was well aware that in practice they would be played by any instruments that happened to be available.

These arrangements for bassoon and keyboard are based on the original 1612 publication. The music sounds more authentic using a harpsichord rather than a piano, or the harpsichord sound of a digital keyboard. The keyboard part may be interpreted quite freely with ornamentation added as appropriate. During the Renaissance, it was common practice to combine separate dances to create something of more substantial duration. A similar practice is used in these arrangements which are as follows: 1. Three Gavottes; 2. Two Ballets; 3. Two Bourées; 4. Two Courantes and 5. Two Voltas.

SKU: A0.1487758

These are eleven of the most well-known dances of the Renaissance set in five movements and selected from the famous collection entitled Terpsichore, published in 1612 by Michael Praetorius. They are sure to be a welcome addition to the elementary viola repertoire and the music is in the alto clef throughout. The highest note is the F above the alto staff and this appears in only one of the movements..

By the time Michael Praetorius published his dance collection, he was one of the most famous musicians in Germany. The name is pronounced “terp-SI-cory” and rhymes with the word “hickory”. The original publication consisted of 312 dances in four, five and six parts. Although the dances were probably conceived for string ensemble, Praetorius was well aware that in practice they would be played by any instruments that happened to be available.

These arrangements for viola (or violas) and keyboard are based on the original 1612 publication. The music sounds more authentic using a harpsichord rather than a piano, or the harpsichord sound of a digital keyboard. The keyboard part may be interpreted quite freely with ornamentation added as appropriate. During the Renaissance, it was common practice to combine separate dances to create something of more substantial duration. A similar practice is used in these arrangements which are as follows: 1. Three Gavottes; 2. Two Ballets; 3. Two Bourées; 4. Two Courantes and 5. Two Voltas.

SKU: A0.1485586

These are eleven of the most well-known dances of the Renaissance, (in five movements) selected from the famous collection entitled Terpsichore, published in 1612 by Michael Praetorius. They are sure to be a welcome addition to the oboe player's repertoire. The notes of the oboe part have been kept well within the elementary range and the highest note is the B just above the treble staff.

By the time Michael Praetorius published his dance collection, he was one of the most famous musicians in Germany. The name is pronounced terp-SI-cory and rhymes with the word “hickory”. The original publication consisted of 312 dances in four, five and six parts. Although the dances were probably conceived for string ensemble Praetorius was well aware that in practice, they would be played by any instruments that happened to be available.

These arrangements for oboe and keyboard are based on the original 1612 publication. The music sounds more authentic using a harpsichord rather than a piano, or the harpsichord sound of a digital keyboard. The keyboard part may be interpreted quite freely with ornamentation added as appropriate. During the Renaissance, it was common practice to combine separate dances to create something of more substantial duration. A similar practice is used in these arrangements which are as follows: 1. Three Gavottes; 2. Two Ballets; 3. Two Bourées; 4. Two Courantes and 5. Two Voltas. These delightful dances are sure to add a sparkle to any oboe recital.