Cambridge Symphonic Brass Ensemble, The Revels Children's Chorus, The Revels Chorus - Tutta Bella!: A Venetian Christmas Revels (2017) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Canzon II á 4, Ch. 187 (Arr. for Brass Ensemble)
02. La bella franceschina (Arr. for Children's Choir)
03. Quanno nascette Nínno (Arr. M. Henderson)
04. U leva leva (Arr. for Choir)
05. Aria di Firenze (Arr. for Cornetto & Baroque Guitar)
06. Sempre mi ride sta
07. Ave Maria
08. Se l'aura spira tutta vezzosa, F 7.15
09. Madama Doré
10. La me nòna l'è vecchierèlla
11. Jácaras
12. Lamento della ninfa, SV 163 (Arr. for Voices, Baroque Guitar & Chitarrone)
13. Damigella tutta bella, SV 235 (Arr. for Voices & Chamber Ensemble)
14. Chjama à Gabriellu (Arr. G. Gistucci)
15. Cingari simo venite a giocare (Arr. for Voices & Chamber Ensemble)
16. Festino nella sera del giovedì grasso, Op. 18: No. 11, Capricciata á tre voci - No. 12, Contrapunto bestiale alla mente
17. Giro giro tondo
18. La befana
19. Sonata No. 12 "Sopra la bergamasca" (Arr. for Recorder, Cornetto & Chitarrone)
20. Sì dolce è'l tormento, SV 332 (Arr. for Voice & Chamber Ensemble)
21. Quel sguardo sdegnosetto, SV 247
22. Libera me Domine (Arr. for Choir)
23. Maria
24. Libro quarto d'intavolatura di chitarrone: Capona - Canario (Arr. for Chitarrone, Baroque Guitar & Percussion)
25. Üsküdar'a gider İken (Arr. for Voices & Chamber Ensemble)
26. Neviskja koleda
27. O sanctissima


For The Revels' 2017 release, Tutta Bella!, Megan Henderson leads the multifaceted arts ensemble in a joyful imagining of a Venetian Christmas, offering a variety of Renaissance songs and instrumental pieces. The enthusiasm and energy that went into producing this recording speak to the company's continued dedication to promoting world music through lively and engaging performances, and the varied program reflects the myriad sources of Italian music that could be heard in the 14th and 15th centuries. Traditional songs, choruses, and folk dances of the period are mixed with pieces by Giovanni Gabrieli, Claudio Monteverdi, Adriano Banchieri, Adrian Willaert, Jacob Arcadelt, Girolamo Frescobaldi, and other composers whose music is associated with Venice and Christmas. The period instruments and idiomatic vocal styles show that The Revels pay close attention to historical details, but the lively performances keep the music fresh and spontaneous, avoiding any dryness or didacticism. While this re-creation isn't based on a specific event, it provides a reasonable presentation of popular music in Renaissance Italy, and works well as a complement to modern holiday celebrations.

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