Les quatres Branles (viola duo)

Title: Les quatres Branles

Composer: Tielman Susato, arr. David Gable

Instrumentation: Two Violas

Printout: 2 pages

Note: Although the title indicates four dances, there are only three sections in Susato’s rendition. A branles (also spelled bransle, branle, etc. and pronounced like “brawl”) is a Renaissance era line dance. The lively tempo and jaunty rhythm make this music ideal for festive occasions.