Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
***** Composer, Baldassare Donato, is one of the best known secular composers of the Renaissance, characterized by SPIRITED DANCE accents, lucid patterns, attractive melodies, and emphasis on the color of the words. I heard this wonderful recording of CHI LA GAGLIARDA and immediately contacted Brittney Kerby (director) and asked to post it so that others could enjoy as well!!
SSA & hand drum; performed by Aurora Voce (Palo Alto HS)
Alliance Music Publ # 643
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Chi la gagliarda donna vo imparare, Those ladies who want to learn
the galliard,
Venite a nui che simo, mastri fini, Come to us - we are great teachers,
Che de ser' e de matina Night and day
Mai manchiamo, di sonare: We continuously play:
Tantira, tan ti ru ra!
Fashion changes in the late Renaissance, including tight upper body lacing for men and corsets for women, contributed greatly to the stylistic changes in social dance. Movement of the head was restricted by the wearing of ruffs around the neck, resulting in dance technique with virtuosic footwork. Dancing was designed for music in triple and duple meter (such as this work), walking steps, cutting steps, sliding and stamping of the feet, and leaping. The arms were generally held low.
Join the over 4,300 subscribers to Randall's channel, and see/hear the 108 other videos he has created with his music. Several new works will be released in the next few weeks!.
***** Composer, Baldassare Donato, is one of the best known secular composers of the Renaissance, characterized by SPIRITED DANCE accents, lucid patterns, attractive melodies, and emphasis on the color of the words. I heard this wonderful recording of CHI LA GAGLIARDA and immediately contacted Brittney Kerby (director) and asked to post it so that others could enjoy as well!!
SSA & hand drum; performed by Aurora Voce (Palo Alto HS)
Alliance Music Publ # 643
TEXT
Chi la gagliarda donna vo imparare, Those ladies who want to learn
the galliard,
Venite a nui che simo, mastri fini, Come to us - we are great teachers,
Che de ser' e de matina Night and day
Mai manchiamo, di sonare: We continuously play:
Tantira, tan ti ru ra!
Fashion changes in the late Renaissance, including tight upper body lacing for men and corsets for women, contributed greatly to the stylistic changes in social dance. Movement of the head was restricted by the wearing of ruffs around the neck, resulting in dance technique with virtuosic footwork. Dancing was designed for music in triple and duple meter (such as this work), walking steps, cutting steps, sliding and stamping of the feet, and leaping. The arms were generally held low.
Join the over 4,300 subscribers to Randall's channel, and see/hear the 108 other videos he has created with his music. Several new works will be released in the next few weeks!.
![JUDASKUSS [Kiss of Judas] - Z. RANDALL STROOPE - Composer Commentary](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vKXuo8GE_5s/mqdefault.jpg "JUDASKUSS [Kiss of Judas] - Z. RANDALL STROOPE - Composer Commentary
***** One rarely if EVER, has heard Judas side of this actions that earned him villain status. Yet he was one of the chosen twelve. Randall gives a brief commentary, using two very unique sources to explain Judas protagonist/antagonist conflicted mind in the betrayal of Jesus. For the music/mp4 only of JUDASKUSS on YouTube, go to https://youtu.be/krRHmEFeo6A?si=glhEJlL0IRWfPtOv
Join the over 4,180 subscribers to Randalls channel, and see/hear the other 108 videos he has created. Several new works have just been recorded, including his new extended (six-movement) work, IN PARADISUM - released in the spring (go to zrstroope.com to listen and see a score.).")
