Poem by Bruce Blunt

Peter Warlock was a pseudonym for Philip Heseltine, an Anglo-Welsh music critic of the early 20th century. Warlock (who also wrote the well-known Three Carols in The Oxford Book of Carols) originally wrote Capriol Suite for piano duet, but it is his own arrangement for string orchestra that is enduringly regarded by musicians and listeners alike, thanks to Warlock's treatment of ancient dance and folksong combined with a 20th century compositional approach. A must for your string library! (G. Schirmer, Inc.)

One Piano, Four Hands.

HPS 57

Warlock/Longfield - Grades 2-4

Text by Bruce Blunt

Johnnie Vinson has expertly adapted two movements from this well-known suite by Peter Warlock based on 16th-century dance music. Basse-Dance is a stately and moderate tempo dance in 3/4, while Mattachins is an energetic sword dance in 2/4. The unique stylings, and at times unusual harmonies, have been preserved in these delightful setting for beginning players. (2:20)

Contents: As ever I saw · The Bayly berith the Bell away · The Countryman · The First Mercy · I held Love's Head · The Jolly Shepherd · Lullaby · My gostly Fader · Sweet Content · Take, O take those Lips away · There is a Lady sweet and kind · Thou gav'st me leave to kiss · Walking the Woods · Whenas the Rye reach to the Chin.