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MUSIC OF THE ANGELS

WIND MUSIC FROM 14th AND 15th-CENTURY ITALY

Shawms: Gesine Bänfer, Ian Harrison
Slide trumpet: David Yacus
Percussion: Michael Metzler and Anja Herrmann

A juxtaposition of polyphonic and monophonic music from the Italian "Trecento", inspired by the instrumental ensembles in pictures by Giotto, Fra Angelico, Marzal de Sas etc. Includes music by F . Landini, J. Ciconia, Jacopo da Bologna, Bartolino da Padova and anonymous Istanpitte from London, British Library Additional Ms. 29987.

"...laser-beam tuning and atomic clock timing" - Early Music review.

CD:

"Music of the Angels"

CHR 77194

 

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The Good, the Bold and the Fearless
Early Folk Music
Mediaeval Summits
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