The Rigadoon became popular during the reign of King
Louis XIV of France in the 17th century. It had
originated as a folkdance in southern provinces of
France like Vivarais, Languedoc, Dauphiné, and
Provence. The music is similar to another dance music
called the bourrée, but it is rhythmically simpler.
The dance remained popular in courts of France and
England during the 1700s, but ultimately was replaced
by the minuet. This sprightly rigadoon by Henry Purcell
is in the key of C major, and is...(+)
The Rigadoon became popular during the reign of King
Louis XIV of France in the 17th century. It had
originated as a folkdance in southern provinces of
France like Vivarais, Languedoc, Dauphiné, and
Provence. The music is similar to another dance music
called the bourrée, but it is rhythmically simpler.
The dance remained popular in courts of France and
England during the 1700s, but ultimately was replaced
by the minuet. This sprightly rigadoon by Henry Purcell
is in the key of C major, and is largely a melody with
accompaniment in the piano part. There are some simple
ornamentations like staccato and mordents.
SHEET MUSIC