Various Composers - Quanta beltà. Lute Music from Gonzaga’s Court (Massimo Marchese)

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1. Joan Ambrosio Dalza - Intabulatura de lauto, Libro 4, Ijd 1: III. Tastar de corde
2. Vincenzo Capirola - Recercar primo, Ivc 1 (From Capirola Lutebook)
3. Marco da L'Aquila - Ricercar No. 33 (From Lautentabulaturen, Bsb-Hss Mus.Ms. 266, Imd 1)
4. Johannes Ockeghem - Malor me bat
5. Pietro Paolo Borrono - Pavana chiamata "La milanesa"
6. Pietro Paolo Borrono - Saltarello della preditta
7. Vincenzo Capirola - La vilanela (From Capirola Lutebook)
8. Traditional - Calata
9. Josquin des Prés - Fortuna d'un gran tempo
10. Jacques Arcadelt - Quanta beltà
11. Jean Richafort - De mon triste et deplaisir
12. Leonardo da Vinci - 3 rebus
13. Josquin des Prés - La bernardina di Josquin
14. Marchetto Cara - O mia ciecha e dura sorte (From Capirola Lutebook)
15. Pietro Paolo Borrono - Peschatore che va cantando
16. Marco da L'Aquila - Ricercar No. 30 (from lautentabulaturen, Bsb-Hss Mus.Ms. 266, Imd 1)
17. Josquin des Prés - In te domine speravi
18. Josquin des Prés - Mille regretz
19. Francesco da Milano - Ricercar No. 33 (from intabolatura de lautto, libro settimo, Fol. A3v F., Ifm 3)
20. Francesco da Milano - Ricercar No. 10 (from intabolatura de lautto, libro settimo, Fol. A3v F., Ifm 3)
21. Marco da L'Aquila - La cara Cossa (from lautentabulaturen Bsb-Hss Mus.Ms. 266)
22. Francesco Spinacino - Recercare 4 (from intabulatura de lauto, libro 1, No.25)
23. Pietro Paolo Borrono - Saltarello chiamato bel fiore
24. Pietro Paolo Borrono - Tochata da sonare al fine del ballo

Massimo Marchese, lute

Date: 2025

Label: Aulicus Classics

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For more than five centuries, the lute held a central place in European musical life, symbolizing refinement and artistic expression. Its golden age occurred in the sixteenth century, when performers adopted finger-plucking techniques that allowed for rich polyphony and expanded harmonic complexity. During this period, the instrument evolved with an extended range and additional strings, supporting increasingly sophisticated repertoire. The rise of music printing further accelerated its popularity, beginning in 1507 with Ottaviano Petrucci’s publication of the first solo lute books in Venice. Subsequent collections soon followed, reflecting strong public enthusiasm and a vibrant culture of lute performance and composition.

Massimo Marchese is internationally recognized as one of the most refined lutenists of his generation. Trained at the Royal College of Music in London, with further specialization under leading figures such as Paul O’Dette, Nigel North, and Hopkinson Smith, he has enjoyed a distinguished career as a soloist, continuo player, and collaborator with major early music ensembles. Marchese has released more than 18 recordings, including landmark monographic and complete works editions, and has performed at prominent festivals worldwide. He is also active as a scholar, educator, broadcaster, and artistic director, contributing significantly to early music research and performance practice

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