Composer

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Antony Holborne

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Average_duration

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1:15

The Marie-Golde is a collection of 65 pieces for lute composed by Antony Holborne, an English composer and lutenist who lived during the Renaissance period. The collection was published in London in 1597, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The Marie-Golde is divided into four sections or movements, each containing a number of pieces. The first movement consists of 29 pieces, the second movement has 16 pieces, the third movement has 10 pieces, and the fourth movement has 10 pieces. The pieces are written in various forms, including pavans, galliards, almains, and fantasies. The Marie-Golde is characterized by its intricate and complex melodies, which showcase Holborne's skill as a lutenist. The pieces are also notable for their use of counterpoint, a technique in which two or more melodies are played simultaneously. Holborne's use of counterpoint creates a rich and layered sound that is both harmonious and complex. The Marie-Golde is also notable for its use of ornamentation, which was a common feature of Renaissance music. Ornamentation refers to the embellishments and flourishes that are added to a melody to make it more expressive and interesting. Holborne's use of ornamentation adds depth and complexity to the pieces, and showcases his mastery of the lute. The Marie-Golde was premiered in London in 1597, and quickly became popular among lutenists and music enthusiasts. The collection was dedicated to Marie, the wife of Sir Henry Gold, who was a patron of the arts and a supporter of Holborne's work. The Marie-Golde remains an important work in the history of Renaissance music, and is still performed and studied by lutenists and music scholars today.

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