• Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Brunetes, ou, Petits airs tendres, avec les doubles et la basse-continue

Brunetes, ou, Petits airs tendres, avec les doubles et la basse-continue

Hardcover

Music Reference

ISBN10: 1024121275
ISBN13: 9781024121278
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 332
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: French

Brunetes, ou, Petits airs tendres is a collection of French vocal music, specifically 'airs tendres' or tender airs, designed for both listening and dancing. This third volume includes the melodies, their variations ('doubles'), and the 'basse-continue, ' or basso continuo, essential elements of baroque compositions. Published in 1703, this work by Christophe Ballard offers insight into the popular musical styles of the French court and society during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. These pieces provide valuable resources for understanding the performance practices and aesthetic preferences of the period. Its enduring appeal lies in its representation of a vital part of French musical heritage.

3 different editions

Also available

Also in

Music Reference