Written for Alexandre Ribiero, Courtly Dance takes a contemporary view of the stylized dance forms popular in the 16th and 17th centuries, such as the Allemande, Canario, Minuet and Trio, and Galliard. Rather than imitate the style of one of these dances, the music moves to its own step in frequent meter changes and juxtaposed themes. Open string clusters are prominent throughout what could be the middle section of the piece (most reminiscent of a Trio section). The A section features mostly duple meters and stitched repeated fragments while the B section introduces a longer, lyrical melody in contrast.

Performances:

October 5, 2019 by Alexandre Ribeiro at the Catedral de Sé, São Paulo, Brazil.