Pavana Bassano from the Susanne van Soldt Manuscript Monumenta Musica Neerlandica (virginal)

This dance is paired with the Galliarde Bassanni (!) in this SvS Manuscript, which I also uploaded: It was probably composed, or is in some way connected with one of the numerous members of this Italian family of Italian musicians employed at the English court in the late 16th century. It could be of Italian origin too. Painting by Jan Steen 1626-1679: ernst stolz virginal
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