Maro Ponkalleg by an unknown composer
The piece is Breton in origin and was first recorded in the Barzaz Breiz (Ballads of Brittany) published by Théodore Hersart de la Villemarqué in 1839. A Maro is a Death Song or Mourning Song (cf Welsh Marwnad). Pontkalleg (Marquis de Pontcallec) was the supposed leader of a Breton Rebellion who was executed by the French government in 1720.
- Product: Single Sheet Music
- Pages: One page
- Level: 2
- Extras: All versions are included in the PDF download