Credits:

Stefano Miola

Description:

The album focuses on the historic water city of Venice, using the theorbo, an ancient instrument that was once a favorite instrument in the historical buildings that stand in its soundscape, and explores the fascination of the solo works of 17th century composer Kapsberger and contemporary composer Ambrosini. This album explores the fascination of the solo works of 17th century composer Kapsberger and contemporary composer Ambrosini. The theorbo, a kind of lute with many strings added on the bass side, was not only a popular bass instrument for opera singers in the early 17th century, but was also used for solo performances from that time. His works were copied in many places and became very popular. Ambrosini, on the other hand, was born in 1948 and won the Prix de Rome and the Venice Biennale. He is known for his compositional style, in which he rediscovers ancient music and creates new works in parallel, as in the case of Dallapiccola, Maderna, and his predecessors in the 20th century, such as Dallapiccola and Maderna (whom he admired).Ambrosini, who studied at the Venice Conservatory and has a boundless affection for this city of water, recorded environmental sounds (20 to 40 seconds each) in Venice, inviting us to yearn for "the place. The music of both composers with a strong sense of style is slowly brought out in this hour-long performance. Stefano Maiorana's interpretation of the works of Santiago de Murcia (A484), a Spanish Baroque composer who is also familiar to contemporary guitar players, will also attract attention. Naxos Japan