In my high school's madrigals (chamber choir) group, we're performing a collection of 6 pieces entitled the Choral Dances from Gloriana. In the front of the choral book is the following paragraph:
"At the opening of Act II of the opera GLORIANA, Queen Elizabeth I is on a state visit to the city of Norwich. After a formal address of welcome, she is entertained by a Masque. To these unaccompanied Choral Dances, dancers representing Time and Concord, country girls, and young rustics and fishermen all pay homage and tribute to the Queen."
I was wondering if anyone could give me more background info on either this opera or these particular selections. For anyone who has performed these works, I'm also looking for some advice on how to get past the somewhat unusual/tricky rhythms in order to add more expressiveness to the music. Thanks in advance, :).
*hums softly to herself, "from springs of bounty, springs of bounty, through this county, through this county..."*
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