Due to continuing demand for this, their first ever release, the group decided to re-release it as a souvenir to mark their fifteen (and three-quarterth!) anniversary. Complete with downloadable sleeve notes giving a potted history of the band and its chequered career, this infectious medieval dance music will take you on a toe-tapping tour round the European musical scene at a time when popular music was still a good deal more sophisticated than dentistry.

"This disc is a smile a minute. Delights abound in this fantastic trip through the late medieval and early renaissance. Superb ensemble playing from this fine group."
Kevin Sutton - MusicWeb Recordings of the Year 2005

1. Danse Real
2. English Danse
3. Estampie Real: La Seste
4. Estampie Real: La Quarte
5. Estampie Real: La Septime
6. Estampie (Robertsbridge Codex)
7. Chommeiamento di Gioia (Istanpita)
8. Lamento di Tristano
9. La Rotta
10. Danea Amorosa : Troto
11. Salterello
12. La Manfredina : La Rotta della Manfredina
13. Salterello

Listen to: the entire album.

Release date: 11/13/2010
Dufay Collective lives in London England

Tagged as: Classical, Medieval, Instrumental, Flute, Harp, Lute, Viola da Gamba

1. The Melodious Birde - Keyboard Music By William Byrd by Colin Booth: solo harpsichord music
2. Patrons of the Lute by Daniel Shoskes: A feast of Baroque lute
3. Goldberg Variations (JS Bach) by Andreas Almqvist: elegant classical guitar
4. Dances and Suites of Rameau and Couperin by American Baroque: Spectacular Baroque and Classical chamber music
5. Toccata - Touched by Alex McCartney: Reflective, historically-informed performance on the lute
6. Rondeau Melancolique by Alex McCartney: Reflective, historically-informed performance on the lute
7. Holburns Passion by Jacob Heringman: renaissance lute
8. Uccellini by Altri Stromenti: 17th century baroque ensemble
9. Mozart 4 Quartets for Strings and Winds by American Baroque: Spectacular Baroque and Classical chamber music
10. Black Cow by Jacob Heringman: renaissance lute
11. Bach Cello Suites on 8 String Guitar by Daniel Estrem: colorful classical guitar
12. Il Rossetto, Domenico Bianchini's Lute Book (1546) by Richard MacKenzie: Virtuoso English Lutenist and Guitarist
13. Christmas Music by Magnatune Compilation: the best music from Magnatune
14. Dowland on 8 String Guitar by Daniel Estrem: colorful classical guitar
15. A Spagna in the Works by Alison Crum and Roy Marks: Ethereal, enigmatic and exhilarating renaissance miniature masterpieces for viol and lute
16. Influenza Italiana by Ensemble Mirable: rare and extraordinary music of the Baroque
17. Instant Fires by Poeticall Musicke: Late Renaissance and Early Baroque music, historically performed
18. SL Weiss on 11 Strings by Paul Berget: renaissance lute, modernized.
19. Debut by AlmaNova: lively flute/guitar duo
20. Luis Milan El Maestro by Jacob Heringman and Catherine King: renaissance songs

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