Dive into the enchanting world of medieval music with Andrew Lawrence-King's "A Laurel for Landini," a captivating album that celebrates the genius of Italian composer Francesco Landini and his contemporaries. Released in 2016 on Linn Records, this 26-track collection offers a rich tapestry of ballate, madrigali, and caccia, performed with exquisite skill by Andrew Lawrence-King and the renowned vocal ensemble Gothic Voices.
Spanning a generous 71 minutes, "A Laurel for Landini" showcases a blend of well-known pieces and lesser-performed gems, providing a comprehensive panorama of the musical landscape of Landini's time. The album features a stellar lineup of musicians, including Catherine King, Stephen Charlesworth, and Leigh Nixon, who bring these ancient compositions to life with their virtuosic performances.
Andrew Lawrence-King, a renowned harpist and conductor, is known for his ability to breathe new life into ancient manuscripts, making them accessible and engaging for modern audiences. His work on this album, along with his previous projects like "Piae Cantiones" and "The Celtic Viol II," demonstrates his unique talent for interpreting and performing medieval music.
The album's Celtic and medieval genres are beautifully represented in tracks like "Sia laudato san Francesco," "O sommo specchio," and "Vergine donzella imperadrice," each offering a unique glimpse into the musical styles of the era. Whether you're a seasoned fan of medieval music or a curious newcomer, "A Laurel for Landini" promises an immersive and rewarding listening experience.
2016 Linn Records2016 Linn Records
Tracks
Sia laudato san FrancescoAnonymous, Gothic Voices
O sommo specchioNiccolò da Perugia, Gothic Voices
Creata fusti, o vergine MariaAnonymous, Catherine King
Questa fanciull' AmorFrancesco Landini, Andrew Lawrence-King
Batista da Dio amatoAnonymous, Stephen Charlesworth
Deh, dinmi tuFrancesco Landini, Gothic Voices
De sospirar soventeFrancesco Landini, Gothic Voices
Vaga fanciullaFrancesco Landini, Gothic Voices, Andrew Lawrence-King
Ave Maria, stella DianaAnonymous, Gothic Voices
Ne la più cara parteFrancesco Landini, Gothic Voices
Guarda una voltaFrancesco Landini, Gothic Voices
Per l'allegrezza del nostro SignoreAnonymous, Gothic Voices
Così pensosoFrancesco Landini, Gothic Voices
Donna, perché mi spregiFrancesco Landini, Andrew Lawrence-King
Musica son / Già furon / Ciascun vuolFrancesco Landini, Gothic Voices
Peccatrice nominataAnonymous, Gothic Voices
Conviens' a fedeFrancesco Landini, Gothic Voices, Andrew Lawrence-King
Lasso! di donnaFrancesco Landini, Gothic Voices
Mein herz das ist versertOswald von Wolkenstein, Gothic Voices
Ne la mia vitaFrancesco Landini, Gothic Voices
Muort' oramaiFrancesco Landini, Gothic Voices
Che pena è quest' al corFrancesco Landini, Gothic Voices, Andrew Lawrence-King
Più bella donn' al mondoFrancesco Landini, Gothic Voices
Questa fanciull' AmorFrancesco Landini, Andrew Lawrence-King
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