At an early age praetorius attended the university of frankfurt a. Praetorius philou from terpsichore sheet music for. Pieces from terpsichore arranged by michael praetorius. Michael praetorius is one of the major figures of german music during the early baroque period. Feb 03, 2017 the bourees from terpsichore 1612 by michael praetorius. He also planned a series of collections of secular music named after the various greek muses, including euterpe italian and english dances, thalia toccatas and canzonas and. In his introduction praetorius takes credit for arranging the music rather than composing the tunes. When his brother died, praetorius became organist at frankfurt and later held the same post at luneburg. Musae sioniae, theil 1 1605 musae sioniae, theil 2 1607 musae sioniae, theil 3 1607. The following is a list of michael praetorius publications. He was one of the most versatile composers of his age, being particularly significant in the development of musical forms based on protestant hymns, many of which reflect an effort to improve the relationship between protestants and catholics. Terpsichore was one of the nine muses and ruled over dance and choral singing. This particular bransle was written by michael praetorius who was a german composer, organist, and music theorist. Westra apros pijpare, michael praetorius praetorius.
Michael praetorius composer 15711621 play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. Bbc radio 3 the early music show, michael praetorius. Terpsichore is certainly an appropriate title for the huge 1612 dance tune compilation by german composer michael praetorius aka schultze. Michael praetorius terpsichore the guitar school iceland. Michael praetorius music, videos, stats, and photos. Terpsichore, musarum aoniarum praetorius, michael imslp. The list below includes all pages in the category pieces from terpsichore arranged by michael praetorius. A translation of syntagma musicum iii by michael praetorius. Praetoriuss church music is much less known today than it should be, partly because of the sheer volume that he composed. Creuzburg, turingia 1571 wolfenbuttel, bassa sassonia 1621. Download praetorius 6 dances from terpsichore musarum in pdf and mp3 for free and without s from. February 15, 1621 was a german composer, organist, and writer on music.
The collection takes its name from the muse of dance in his introduction praetorius takes credit for arranging the music rather than composing the tunes. First publication, 1612 in terpsichore, musarum aoniarum no. Praetorius 6 dances from terpsichore musarum download free. This page is only for complete editions and multiple selections from the collection here. He was one of the most versatile composers of his age, being particularly significant in the development of musical forms based on protestant hymns, many of which reflect an effort to improve the relationship between. This product is a pdf download, which you will print from your computer. Many years ago, one of praetorius terpsichore dances was used in a tv commercial. Dances from terpsichore by michael praetoriusarr j. Terpsichore by michael praetorius 2 editions first published in 1967. Dances from terpsichore, an album by michael praetorius, westra aros pipers on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Praetorius devoted most of his life to church music. Praetorius, michael es ist ein ros entsprungen sheet music for trombone pdf. Courante by praetorius transcribed for flute and keyboard this courante is taken from michael praetoriuss terpsichore 1612, a compendium of more than 300 instrumental dances, which is both his most widely known work, and his.
Terpsichore is a compendium of more than 300 instrumental dances published in 1612 by the german composer michael praetorius. Michael praetorius 15711621 achieved distinction as a practicing musician. Michael praetorius free sheet music to download in pdf. Gavotte by praetorius transcribed for flute quartet with optional bass line this gavotte is taken from michael praetoriuss terpsichore 1612, a compendium of more than 300 instrumental dances, which is both his most widely known work, and his sole surviving secular work. February 15, 1571 kreuzberg, thuringia, germany died. Sort this list by work type, instrumentation, composer, and more. At the time, i was just becoming interested in the music of that period, which is to say the late renaissance and early baroque, and had already purchased, and was overwhelmed by a now historic recording of the antiphonal music of the gabriellis giovanni and andrea. In his introduction praetorius takes credit for arranging the music rather than. Terpsichore wolfenbuttel, 1612, praetoriuss only surviving or completed publication of instrumental music, is commonly thought of today as a source of german dance music for wind and brass instruments. Renaissance music, christmas music, christian liturgical music. The encyclopedia is in bold to distinguish it from musical works. He was born in creuzburg and studied in torgau, frankfurt oder and zerbst.
Michael praetorius probably 15 february 1571 15 february 1621 was a german composer, organist, and music theorist. The bourees from terpsichore 1612 by michael praetorius. Michael praetorius was a hugely versatile german composer. It is only available here in this pdf download format. Naxos offers this 57minute cd, comprising 28 items from michael praetorius s collection terpsichore of 1612. A translation of syntagma musicum iii by michael praetorius page 1. Publication date 1618 topics music theory, writings, performance practice, writings, organology, writings, german language, latin language. Dominating his output is the 9volume musae sioniae containing 1,244 chorale settings, but he published many others too, altogether including pieces on every conceivable scale from little bicima to massive polychoral variations with instrumental support.
Praetorius 6 dances from terpsichore musarum download. Albums include lutheran mass for christmas morning, tarentule tarentelle, and dance music from the time of praetorius. Naxos offers this 57minute cd, comprising 28 items from michael praetoriuss collection terpsichore of 1612. Music profile for michael praetorius, born 15 february 1571. Home university of southern california dissertations and theses 11 a translation of syntagma musicum iii by michael praetorius page 1. Albums include lutheran mass for christmas morning, tarentule tarentelle, and. Michael praetorius dances from terpsichore 2001 written by bluesever wednesday, 05 may 2010. Michael praetorius probably 15th february 157115th february 1621 was a german composer, organist, and writer on music. If performed i would look forward about a small reference to my efforts. Terpsichore in tandem arranged for harp solo or duo by darhon.
Dances from terpsichore, 1612, an album by michael praetorius, new london consort, philip pickett on spotify. Amid his travels praetorius found time to publish an impressive series of collections of musical compositions, in all more than a. Praetorius, michael dances from terpsichore buying sheet music and downloads from schott music. Terpsichore in tandem arranged for harp solo or duo by. When his brother died, praetorius became organist at. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from michael praetorius. Buy dances from terpsichore by michael praetoriusarr at.
Actually, he makes it clear in his introduction to the work that it is largely a repertory of sundry french dances as the french. Michael praetorius dances from terpsichore complete. Live, 4k uhd video from the san francisco early music ensemble voices of music concert, december 17, 2016. Praetorius was a lutheran church composer of amazing industry. The collection takes its name from the muse of dance. An organist and prolific composer of lutheran church music, he was also an influential theorist whose major work in the field, syntagma musicum treatise of music appeared in three parts between 1614 and 1618. Dances from terpsichore, 1612, an album by michael praetorius, new london consort, philip pickett on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
This is a fine collection, up to date in performance practice and dancey enough in spirit. Courante by praetorius transcribed for flute and keyboard this courante is taken from michael praetorius s terpsichore 1612, a compendium of more than 300 instrumental dances, which is both his most widely known work, and his sole surviving secular work. The following 36 pages are in this category, out of 36 total. Trained by his father, hieronymus eventually inherited his dads post as the organist at st james. All of the volumes contain vocal or choral works, except terpsichore and his music encyclopedia, syntagma musicum. All 36 recordings 4 naxos 15 s scores 25 p parts 3 a arrangements and transcriptions 16 alvus tumescit virginis. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and.
The guitar school iceland by sveinn eythorsson is licensed under a creative commons attributionnoncommercial 4. Lucie skeaping presents a profile of 16thcentury german composer michael praetorius, most famous for his many lutheran chorales and for his compendium of. Praetorius philou from terpsichore sheet music for recorder. Michael praetorius was a german composer, organist, and music theorist.
Michael praetorius es ist ein ros entsprungen sheet music. The contents of terpsichore are often assumed to be the compositions of praetorius himself, however they are. Home university of southern california dissertations and theses 11 a translation of syntagma musicum iii by michael praetorius page 1 reference url save to favorites remove from favorites. The following 200 pages are in this category, out of 312 total. Michael praetorius was the son of michael schultze praetorius being a latinization of the name. Amid his travels praetorius found time to publish an impressive series of collections of musical compositions, in all more than a thousand.
Pages in category pieces from terpsichore arranged by michael praetorius. Christmas music by michael praetorius westminster cathedral. If i read my schwann catalog correctly, there are only three full cds of praetoriuss terpsichore, that exquisite early 17thcentury disco collection, played on period instruments. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. He also planned a series of collections of secular music named after the various greek muses, including euterpe italian and english dances, thalia toccatas and. Michael praetorius, german music theorist and composer whose syntagma musicum 161420 is a principal source for knowledge of 17thcentury music and whose settings of lutheran chorales are important examples of early 17thcentury religious music. He was one of the most versatile composers of his age, being particularly significant in the development of musical forms based on protestant hymns. He was one of the most prolific and versatile composers of his time, and was particularly significant in the development of musical forms based on protestant hymns. Michael praetorius es ist ein ros entsprungen sheet. Michael praetorius free sheet music to download in pdf, mp3. Nowhere in the published collection was instrumentation specified, hence modern groups such as this have fun setting each piece for the combinations of period instruments they play.
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