Composers in the Baroque period (1600-1750) produced some of the greatest and mo...(+)
Composers in the Baroque
period (1600-1750)
produced some of the
greatest and most
exciting keyboard music
ever. This captivating
DVD looks at conventions
and knowledge that help
the performer create a
more historically
informed performance.
Organized as a practical
aid to today's performers
and teachers, basic
touches, articulations,
dynamics and
ornamentation are
discussed in detail. Also
on this DVD is a lecture
on the history of Baroque
dance and the
relationship between
dance movements and the
performance of keyboard
music. The dances are
broken down into
component steps for
learning by the viewer.
Nine of the most popular
court dances (minuet,
sarabande, gigue,
allemande, bourree,
polonaise, courante,
gavotte and rigaudon) are
performed to Dr. Hinson's
keyboard accompaniment by
dancers in Baroque
costume. Approx. 107
minutes.
Performance approx
