Ballet, from the Terpsichore Dance Suite

[michaeldj5]

I wish I could play the guitar like that.  Fuck.

[lilythepink123]

What a great revival Praetorius is enjoying! As an avid Praetorius fan I am delighted. You play very well Looking forward to hear some more of your interpretations. I'd give you more than 5 stars if it were possible! ;-)

[gazzamusic104]

Very nicely played. Thank you.

[marcostar57]

Wonderful ... I'm sure Mr. Praetorious would be happy that his work is played & enjoyed by many some 375 years after his passing.

[salixarbour]

Thanks, marcostar.

I'm honoured that my video has been added alongside your other Praetorius music on your favourites.

Regards.

Alan.

[ArtyKing12345]

pheee i like this, praetorius rockz

[xyparaEl]

Wonderful!!! It's refreshing and beautiful... it does goes straight to the heart. Thank you.

[salixarbour]

Very many thanks, xyparaEl.

Alan.

[patukott]

I do believe that Mr. Praetorius would not have objected to using steel strings (if only they are not too tough on your fingers:)) In his days guts were used for making strings, right ? Hardly an option in our days. Besides, perhaps steel strings sound even more "lutelike" than the "normal" ones.

[salixarbour]

I agree, patukott...steel strings do have a lute-like quality about them, and I'd like to think that the great composers of the past would have marvelled at modern music too!

Regards.

Alan.

[Ymelops]

What a lovely piece of music. Michael Prätorius is my favorit composer. I never thougt, that a guitar can sound so nice. Your playing goes to heart.

[salixarbour]

Very many thanks, Ymelops.

Alan.

[patukott]

Sure guitar can sound nice - and in many different ways, too:)

[Amorphium84]

is this "La Bourée"? or some other ballet of him?

Beatiful by the way ;)

[salixarbour]

Hi, Amorp. The Terpsichore Suite is made up of many dance movements; the Bouree being one. However, this I'm afraid is the humble Ballet...nice 'n' easy to play! :-)

Regards.

Alan.

[riesen2b]

Outstanding! Thanks for playing this beautiful piece and then posting it!

[salixarbour]

Thanks, riesen2b.

Much appreciated.

Alan.

[cognosc]

Alan, do you have a stereo version of this? It would be great to hear this as an MP3 for example - I guess youtube only encodes in mono.. - All the best - Sam.

[salixarbour]

Sorry, Sam, but this is the only version...anywhere. One day, when I find time, I'd like to record on better equipment. Thankfully, youtube has given me then chance to finally record! :-)

Regards.

Alan.

[cognosc]

Absolutely beautiful :) I thought the best version i'd ever heard was Christopher Ball, but this is just terrific. Any more from Terpsichore?

[salixarbour]

Thanks, cognosc. One day I might learn 'La Volta', but isn't it a wonderful suite of music. Love to hear it played by a lively renaissance ensemble with authentic instruments.

Kind regards,

Nasdrovia :-)

Alan.

[Luthval]

Why not a lute version ?

Val ;-)

[coolanddark]

im sure mr.praetorius would be proud.very nice.you have a nice mix of folk and classical music posted.

[salixarbour]

Thanks, Dan (coolanddark). Just enjoyed listening to your version of Pretty Peggy-o ... you really do have a lovely soothing voice to listen to!

Cheers.

Alan.

[kiuioiuytrew]

thanks i enjoyed it.great work

[salixarbour]

Thanks, Kui.

Regards.

Alan.

[regina0311]

Congratulations!

You played it beautifully, I love this piece for a long time.

[salixarbour]

Thanks for your kind words, Regina. I've enjoyed looking at your selection of favourite videos, including... 'Sunscreen'. :-)

Kind regards,

Alan.