Beautiful Music in Difficult Times May 12

What is a Rondo? (aka Rondeau) It’s a type of poetry and music with roots in Medieval times. It’s also a musical form and type of dance that has evolved over the centuries. These are some rondos to enjoy today — you may even recognize some of them!

 

 

 

 

Jean-Joseph Mouret: Rondeau from “Sinfonie de Fanfares” – YouTube

Henry Purcell: Rondeau from Abdelazer (Z570), Voices of Music; original instruments 4K UHD – YouTube

J.S. Bach- Suite No.2 in B minor, BWV 1067: Rondeau mvt. 2/7 – YouTube

Pilar Almalé – “Fantaisie en Rondeau” by Monsieur de Sainte-Colombe le fils – YouTube

Mozart: Rondo alla turca (Wanda Landowska, harpsichord) – YouTube

Rondo | music | Britannica

 

 

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