Francesco Da Milano: Music For Lute
) | Label: BRILLIANT CLASSICS Catalog: BRI94993 Format: CD SANDRO VOLTAItalian Renaissance composer and master of innovation Francesco da Milano (1497-1543) was, like many musicians of that era, a poet, artist and writer as well. + His lute works, a large selection of ricercares and fantasias, well exemplify his extraordinary talents. + The fantasia, a new invention of the late 1400s, was reminiscent of vocal polyphony, as it strove to imitate another novelty of the age – the madrigal. + World-class lutist Sandro Volta has delved into Arthur J. Ness’s authoritative edition of Da Milano’s lute music, choosing to record ten fantasias and twelve ricercares.  Price: $11.98 |