In my high school's madrigals (chamber choir) group,
we're performing a collection of 6 pieces entitled the
Choral Dances from Gloriana. In the front of the
choral book is the following paragraph:
"At the opening of Act II of the opera GLORIANA, Queen
Elizabeth I is on a state visit to the city of
Norwich. After a formal address of welcome, she is
entertained by a Masque. To these unaccompanied
Choral Dances, dancers representing Time and Concord,
country girls, and young rustics and fishermen all pay
homage and tribute to the Queen."
I was wondering if anyone could give me more
background info on either this opera or these
particular selections. For anyone who has performed
these works, I'm also looking for some advice on how
to get past the somewhat unusual/tricky rhythms in
order to add more expressiveness to the music. Thanks
in advance, :).
*hums softly to herself, "from springs of bounty,
springs of bounty, through this county, through this county..."*
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