English Dancing Master, The

The English Dacning Master
Arranged by Nikolaus Newerkla
Pices by John Playford for Flute and Piano

Beginning in 1651, John Playford released a series of dance instructions with corresponding melodies. After their initial success he named them “The Dancing Master”. Editions continued to be published up until 1728. They incorporated traditional as well as new song themes of the day with powerful and memorable Baroque melodies. The most beautiful of these songs have been arranged here for descant or treble recorder and piano accompaniment. Included, among others, are “Newcastle”, “Black and Gray” and “Nobody’s Jigg.”

The arrangements include an optional part for a second flute.

Contents:
Newcastle
I Often for my Jenny Strove
Nobody's Jigg
Drive the Cold Winter Away
Black and Gray
Old Batchelor
Lilly Burlero
St. Catherine
Argiers or The Wedding Night
Beveridge's Maggot
The Queen's Delight
The Simeron's Dance