In the 1660s, Molière and Lully developed the comédie-ballet. This new comedic style included spoken dialogue in addition to dances, airs, and choruses. In this ballet, â??Bon Dìâ? is sung by two Italian musicians, bringing good tidings. Distinctively Baroque, with only two Italian words required.
About Alfred Choral Designs
The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.
