Daniel Bacheler
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Daniel Bacheler, also variously spelt Bachiler, Batchiler or Batchelar, was an English lutenist and composer. Of all the English lutenist-composers, he is now credited as probably being the most succe
Daniel Bacheler (on horseback) from an engraving by Thomas Lant of the funeral procession of Sir Philip Sidney in 1586
Galliard
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The galliard was a form of Renaissance dance and music popular all over Europe in the 16th century. It is mentioned in dance manuals from England, Portugal, France, Spain, Germany, and Italy.
Daniel Bacheler
…privy chamber for Queen Anne of Denmark, consort of James I. At the royal court he composed some fifty lute pieces. These included a number of pavans, galliards, almains and fantasies, including a set of variations on the popular tune "Monsieurs Almaine". Elizabeth Roche, reviewing a CD of his work for The Daily…
Galliard in Siena, Italy, 15th century
Unknown dancers performing lavolta. The painting is currently in Penshurst Place in Kent.