Italian Dances, c1600 - The Broadside Band (1987) [Philidor] torrent

Music publication took off in the 1500s. By the latter part of the century it was extremely popular, a means of disseminating entertainment for use at a time when everybody played an instrument. Increasingly dance music and lighter compositions were being sold, and sold very well. This disc presents a group of popular Italian dances of the day, arranged by well-known composers who each issued their own published compilation.


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