T Uitnement Kabinet, 1646, 1649, Vol V: Courantes and Bransles for 1 melody instrument and Basso Continuo 9 and more Recorders or solo performance

or solo performance

The composer Glen Shannon says: 'The Antwerp Ensemble

Sourwood Mountain

Au joly bois

T Uitnement Kabinet, 1646, 1649, Vol V: Courantes and Bransles for 1 melody instrument and Basso Continuo 9 and more Recorders or solo performance*32 Pieces* The contents of the volumes give us a good idea of the music that was heard during domestic performances in the Netherlands during the 17th century, the Dutch 'Golden Age'. There was a need for music that was not too difficult (perhaps the busy life left no time for long term practicing), preferably familiar (eg. folk song settings), and fit to be performed on a variety of instruments so that everybody present, including the beginning