Alpha Classics' Metamorfosi Trecento is a representative collection of late medieval vocal and instrumental pieces on the subject of transformation, harking back to classical myths of mysterious lands, magical powers, and the shape-shifting creatures of Homer, Ovid, and other ancient sources. The tales of Narcissus, Daphne, Philomela, Orpheus, and Callisto were integral to the poetry and music of the Ars Nova and the Ars Subtilior, and composers as diverse as Francesco Landini, Paolo da Firenze, Philippe de Vitry, Solage, ...
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Alpha Classics' Metamorfosi Trecento is a representative collection of late medieval vocal and instrumental pieces on the subject of transformation, harking back to classical myths of mysterious lands, magical powers, and the shape-shifting creatures of Homer, Ovid, and other ancient sources. The tales of Narcissus, Daphne, Philomela, Orpheus, and Callisto were integral to the poetry and music of the Ars Nova and the Ars Subtilior, and composers as diverse as Francesco Landini, Paolo da Firenze, Philippe de Vitry, Solage, Guillaume de Machaut, and Jacopo da Bologna, among others, contributed to the body of secular works that celebrated the supernatural. Medieval lutenist Michele Pasotti and his ensemble La Fonte Musica explore this repertoire with infectious energy and polished execution, and the complexity of the songs' interlocking parts and highly ornamented lines allows the musicians to display their extraordinary virtuosity and personality. The program's focus on polyphonic songs makes it a...
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Anonymous, Italian; Antonio Zacara da Teramo; Bartolino da Padova; Francesco Landini; Guillaume de Machaut;... New. New in new packaging. USA Orders only! Brand New product! please allow delivery times of 3-7 business days within the USA. US orders only please.
