John Playford was a choreographer, born in 1623 in Norwich, who died in 1686. This page lists 2 works credited to Playford as choreographer, including Chestnut and Picking Up Sticks.
Biography
John Playford (1623–1686) was a London bookseller, publisher, minor composer and member of the Stationers' Company. He published books on music theory, instruction books for several instruments and psalters with tunes for singing in churches. He is perhaps best known today for his publication of The English Dancing Master in 1651.
Under the Commonwealth (1649–60), and for part of Charles II's reign, Playford almost monopolised the business of music publishing in England. His shop was the meeting-place of musical enthusiasts.
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Works choreographed by John Playford
| Title | Type | Premiere |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut | type of dance | 1651 |
| Picking Up Sticks | type of dance | 1651 |
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