Music for Lute

Music for Lute
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Francesco da Milano was a composer of the Italian Renaissance period, and like many other musicians of that time, a poet, artist and writer to boot. His extraordinary talents are well exemplified in his lute works, a large selection of ricercares and fantasias. At a time when instrumental and vocal music was inextricably linked, the fantasia, a new invention of the late 1400s, was reminiscent of vocal polyphony, as it strove to imitate another innovation of the period the madrigal. Both the ricercare and fantasia are highly inventive, consisting of various imitations along the lines of a vocal motet. Da Milano was a master of innovation, and his astonishingly varied melodic lines were highly praised by contemporaries in his time. World-class lutist Sandro Volta has delved into Arthur J. Nesss authoritative edition of Da Milanos lute music, choosing ten fantasias and twelve ricercares to enchant and delight the listener. An experienced recording artist, Voltas repertoire spans many periods on a variety of plucked instruments, but he specialises in Renaissance and Baroque lute music from Italy. He has a profound understanding of the relationship between music and the written word, having published an important study on 17th-century music and poetry, and it is this understanding that underpins his assured performance on this recording. Other information: Extensive notes on the composer and pieces, written by the performer Biography of the artist Recorded in 2014
Country USA
Brand Brilliant Classics
Manufacturer Brilliant Classics
Binding Audio CD
ReleaseDate 2014-11-18
UnitCount 1
EANs 5028421949932

Country	USA
Brand	Brilliant Classics
Manufacturer	Brilliant Classics
Binding	Audio CD
ReleaseDate	2014-11-18
UnitCount	1
EANs	5028421949932

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