Early Music Ensemble, Les Caractères de la Danse: The Important Role of Baroque Dance in European Society

Date & Time: February 10, 2025 from 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM

Event Sponsors: School of Music

Location: Recital Hall
Other Dates: Mar 31

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Les Caractères de la Danse: The Important Role of Baroque Dance in European Society

This informance is designed to introduce the major forms of dance music common during the baroque era and explain its central role in European society at the time. Performances of music by Handel, Marais, Purcell, and Rebel are given context by students, who will explain the history of the various dances and their primary characteristics.