Pavane and Galliard

Inspired by the many Pavanes and Galliards written by English composers around 400 years ago, Alan Bullard's Pavane and Galliard were commissioned for a project organised by American organist Carson Cooman, to perform and record Pavanes and Galliards written by a wide range of composers from across the globe. Written for a chamber organ (single manual, two stops, no pedals) these dances are based on a series of notes derived from the commissioner’s name. By repeating the tied bass notes in the Pavane as appropriate, these pieces can also be played on the clavichord or harpsichord. Colne Edition CE187 www.colneedition.co.uk www.alanbullard.co.uk