Composer

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Philip Lane

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Suite

Average_duration

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11:17

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

The 'Suite of Cotswold Folk Dances' is a composition by British composer Philip Lane. It was composed in 1983 and premiered on June 25th of the same year at the Cheltenham Festival. The suite consists of six movements, each based on a traditional folk dance from the Cotswold region of England. The first movement, "Jockey to the Fair," is a lively dance in 6/8 time. It features a playful melody played by the woodwinds and a driving rhythm in the percussion section. The second movement, "The Cuckoo's Nest," is a slower dance in 4/4 time. It begins with a haunting melody played by the solo clarinet and builds to a lively dance with a syncopated rhythm. The third movement, "The Old Woman Tossed Up in a Blanket," is a fast and energetic dance in 2/4 time. It features a lively melody played by the brass section and a driving rhythm in the percussion. The fourth movement, "Lumps of Plum Pudding," is a slower dance in 3/4 time. It begins with a gentle melody played by the strings and builds to a lively dance with a syncopated rhythm. The fifth movement, "The Nutting Girl," is a fast and lively dance in 6/8 time. It features a playful melody played by the woodwinds and a driving rhythm in the percussion section. The final movement, "Bonny Green Garters," is a lively dance in 2/4 time. It features a lively melody played by the brass section and a driving rhythm in the percussion. Overall, the 'Suite of Cotswold Folk Dances' is a lively and energetic composition that captures the spirit of traditional folk dances from the Cotswold region of England. It is a popular choice for orchestras and has been performed by many ensembles around the world.

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