Capriol Suite

Capriol Suite 1926 by Peter Warlock and is considered one of his most popular works. Originally written for piano duet, Warlock later scored it for both string and full orchestras. According to the composer, it was based on tunes in Thoinot Arbeau's Orchésographie, a manual of Renaissance dances. Nevertheless, Warlock's biographer, Cecil Gray, wrote that "if one compares these tunes with what the composer has made of them it will be seen that to all intents and purposes it can be regarded as an original work".

This is a piece that blends renaissance and modern styles/harmonies.

1. Basse-Danse
2. Pavane
3. Tordio
4. Bransles
5. Pieds-en-l’air
6. Mattachins (Sword Dance)

Instrumentation: 212.01

• 2 Trumpets (part provided in B♭ and C)
• Horns in F
• 2 Trombones
• Tuba