Two of the most famous Renaissance composers of dance music were Michael Praetorius (1571-1521) and TielmanSusato (c.1510-1570). This week on Continuum you'll hear a wide selection of this highly spirited music.
Performing will be the famous New York Pro Musica and the New London Consort. The music by the New York Pro Musica is from a 1950s sound track of an early video of this most famous early music ensemble. CDs used are: Praetorius/Susato (New York Pro Musica) L’Oiseau-Lyre 436 132-2, and TielmanSusato: Dansereye (New London Consort) Universal UMD 80565.