A beautiful selection of Ricercares, Fantasias, Gagliardes and Madrigals from Renaissance Italy, played by a lute consort of 4 lutes. In Italian renaissance vocal and instrumental music were not strongly divided: the popular vocal madrigals of the day were often played by instrumental ensembles, in rich polyphonic writing of high complexity. Presented are works by well-known composers (Palestrina, Da Milano) and some by more obscure composers, a lively alteration of bright and festive dances and melancholic, bitter sweet songs on subjects of Love, Life and Death. Beautifully played by the Quartetto di Liuti da Milano, a joy to listen to! An extensive booklet text in English and Italian, on the historical background of the music, the instruments used and biographies of the artists.

Tracklist:

Pavana "La Cornetta"
Canzonette Francese: La Lucchesina
Ricercare: "Da Pacem Domine"
Il Ballerino
Canzonette: Vita De La Mia Vita
Intabolatura De Lauto: Fantasia No. 33
La Fiorentina
Villanelle, Book 4: Occhi Dolci E Soavi
Ricercare
Il Primo Libro De Balli: No. 18, Ballo Francese
Fantasia No. 34 "La Compagna"
Gagliarda "La Traditora"
Canone For Two Lutes
Madrigali A 4 Voci, Libro 1: Il Bianco E Dolce Cigno
Intabolatura De Lauto: La Spagna For Two Lutes
Madrigali: Ahi Quest'occhi Miei
Madrigali: Vestiva I Colli (Palestrina)
Lo Sdegnato
Felice Chi VI Mira
Madrigals, Book 1: Uno Spirto Celeste
Il Bianco Fiore

UPC: 5028421950389
Label: Brilliant Classics
Release Date: 1.27.15
Format: CD

Quartetto di Liuti da Milano - Vita de la Mia Vita-Ricercari Dances Madrigals (CD)