Les Quatre Branles

Barndance · 4/4 · C major

Published by the Renaissance composer Tielman Susato in his 1551 collection Danserye, Les Quatre Branles consists of four lively dance movements arranged for instrumental ensemble. Written in C major with a steady 4/4 meter, the piece reflects the vibrant character of sixteenth-century court and civic dance music. Although specific historical performance contexts beyond its publication in Antwerp remain largely undocumented, the collection stands as a significant source of early instrumental dance repertoire.

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