Medieval Dance

SKU: BT.DHP-1135395-010

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

Odilia is an up-tempo and joyful ode to Baume-les-Dames, a village in the department of Doubs in Franche-Comté, Eastern France.The title is derived from the legend of Odilia of Alsace (venerated as Saint Odilia, or Odile), the daughter of the Duke of Alsace. She was born blind, and literally saw the light at the age of twelve at the convent of Baume-les-Dames. From this miraculous occurrence, she was dubbed Odilia — child of light.Jacob de Haan was inspired by medieval dance music for the opening of this composition. In the slow movement that follows, a lyrical minor theme builds to a dramatic climax, which is followed by a calm passage featuring the repeatedlyrical theme. Finally, the medieval motif returns, this time presented in a festive gospel version.

Odilia is een ode aan Baume-les-Dames, een dorp in het Franse departement Doubs (in de regio Franche-Comté). De titel verwijst naar de legende van Odilia, de dochter van de hertog van Elzas. Ze werd blind geboren, maar op twaalfjarige leeftijd zag ze in het nonnenklooster van Baume-les-Dames letterlijk het licht. Na dit mirakel werd ze Odilia, kind van het licht, genoemd. Middeleeuwse dansmuziek vormde de inspiratiebron voor Jacob de Haan. We horen het zowel aan het begin als het einde, terwijl in het langzame middendeel een lyrisch thema in mineur zich ontwikkelt tot een dramatisch hoogtepunt. Feestelijk en sfeervol!

Odilia ist eine schnelle und fröhliche Ode an das französische Dorf Baume-les-Dames. Die Einleitung der Komposition ist mittelalterlicher Tanzmusik inspiriert. Der nachfolgende langsame Satz in lyrischem Moll steigert sich zu einem dramatischen Höhepunkt, gefolgt von einer ruhigen Passage, die das lyrische Thema wieder aufnimmt. Schließlich kehrt das mittelalterliche Motiv aus der Einleitung wieder, diesmal in einer festlichen Gospelversion.

Odilia est une joyeuse et allègre ode Baume-les-Dames, un village situé dans le département du Doubs, dans l’est de la France. Jacob de Haan s’est inspiré de la musique de danse médiévale pour la première partie de cette composition. Dans le mouvement lent qui suit, un thème lyrique en mineur s’amplifie pour atteindre un passage en apogée, lui-même suivi d’un motif tranquille où réapparaît le thème lyrique. Enfin, la ligne médiévale revient, cette fois sous la forme d’un gospel festif.

Odilia è una veloce e gioiosa ode a Baume-les-Dames, una cittadina francese che ha ispirato la musica medioevale danzante che il compositore propone nell’introduzione del brano. Il movimento che segue è caratterizzato da un modo minore lirico che si sviluppa in una drammatica apoteosi, seguita da un passaggio calmo che riprende il tema lirico. Il motivo medioevale è nuovamente proposto, questa volta in una festosa versione gospel.

SKU: MB.30818M

ISBN 9781513466606. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Mandolin Picking Tunes: Early Music Gems by Dix Bruce is a collection of 34 wonderful songs from the 1200s to the 1600s especially arranged for intermediate and advanced mandolinists. The titles span the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque eras and the sounds of the individual songs reflect those years. The music includes standard notation, accompaniment chords, and tablature. Includes access to online audio recordings of each piece for listening and playing along.

SKU: AP.43750S

UPC: 038081496184. English.

In the style of medieval dance, this authentic setting transports all to the time of Henry VIII. Though his court was infamous as well as lavish, music and dance were a central part of courtly life. With many opportunities for technical development, all parts remain in 1st position. (3:20).