Composer

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Antony Holborne

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Dance

Average_duration

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1:14

The New-Yeeres Gift is a collection of instrumental music composed by Antony Holborne, an English composer and lutenist, in the late 16th century. The collection was published in London in 1599 and was dedicated to Sir Robert Cecil, the Secretary of State to Queen Elizabeth I. The New-Yeeres Gift consists of 37 pieces, including dances, pavans, galliards, and other instrumental forms popular in the Renaissance period. The collection is divided into three sections, each containing music for different instruments: the first section is for lute, the second for bandora (a type of plucked string instrument), and the third for cittern (a type of stringed instrument). The music in The New-Yeeres Gift is characterized by its lively rhythms, intricate melodies, and rich harmonies. Holborne's use of counterpoint, a technique in which two or more melodies are played simultaneously, is particularly notable in his compositions. The collection also features a variety of dance forms, including the pavane, a slow and stately dance, and the galliard, a faster and more lively dance. The New-Yeeres Gift was well-received by contemporary audiences and has remained popular among early music enthusiasts. Its premiere date is unknown, but it was likely performed at court and in private homes during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Today, the collection is considered a valuable resource for scholars and performers interested in Renaissance music and dance.

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