The English composer Martin Pearse (1571 – 1650) wrote “The Fall of The Leafe” originally for a virginal, a gentler version of the more robust harpsichord. The descending notes in the piece impart the wistfulness of a beautiful autumn day. The “Battle Pavan” is amongst many pieces written by Susato (1500- 63) that were part of a night’s entertainment in a number of the courts in the Netherlands. The call – response style between the sections feature in this arrangement.

Grade 2.5