Simone Erre, Ugo Nastrucci, Mauro Occhionero, Il Giardino delle Muse - Danse Real: Dance Music on Gemshorn from the 12th-17th Centuries (2026) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Souvent Souspire Estampida (Paris, Biblithèque De L'arsenal, MS 5198)
02. Pos Qu'ieu Vey La Fuella Dansa (Manuscrit Du Roi, Bibliothèque Nationale Fonds Fr. 844, W)
03. Nota Dansa (British Mus. Harley 978)
04. Danse Royale II (Manuscrit Du Roi, Bibliothèque Nationale Fonds Fr. 844, W)
05. Ara L'ausetz, Lauset Dansa (Biblioteca Nacionale De Catalunya 3871, Sja)
06. Cantigas De Santa Maria (A Madre De Jhesu-Cristo Csm 302-Muito Demostra a Virgen Csm 292)
07. Tempus Est Iocundum (Carmina Burana, Cb 179)
08. Saltarello (British Library MS Ad. 29987)
09. La Gatta en Italien Basse Dance (Neuf Basse Dance Deux Branles…, 1530)
10. Allemaingne Vi (Danserye, 1551)
11. Reprise La Pingne (Danserye, 1551)
12. Air De La Gaillarde Appellee L'ennuy Qui Me Tourmente (Orchesographie, 1589)
13. Bransle 4 (Septieme Livre De Danceries, 1557)
14. Air D'une Volte (Orchesographie, 1589)
15. Bransle Des Lavandiers (Orchesographie, 1589)
16. Bransle De Champaigne X (Sixiesme Livre De Danceries, 1550)
17. Bransle 3 (Septieme Livre De Danceries, 1557)
18. Branle 17 (Musique De Joye, Ca. 1540/50)
19. Bransle De Village (Recüeil De Plusieurs Vieux Airs…Par Philidor L'aisné en 1690)
20. Durance Masque 1624 (British Library Add. MS 10444)
21. The Chirping of the Lark (The English Dancing Master, 1651)
22. The Goddesses (The English Dancing Master, 1651)



The Gemshorn is a medieval wind instrument belonging to the ocarina family, traditionally made from the horn of a chamois, goat, or ox. It produces sound through a fipple mouthpiece similar to that of a recorder, with finger holes along the front allowing for a diatonic scale. The Gemshorn’s gentle, flute-like tone -mellow and haunting- made it particularly suited for both sacred and domestic music in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. This new recording presents the gemshorn in combination with lute and percussion instruments, in Dances, spanning from the 12th till the 17th century. A highly attractive program, ranging from melancholy musings to visceral, sometimes barbaric dances. Featuring music composed by Alfonso X “el Sabio,” Pierre Attaingnant, Tielman Susato, Thoinot Arbeau, Claude Gervai-se, Etienne Du Tertre, Jaques Moderne and John Playford. Performed by Il Giardino delle Muse – Simone Erre (gemshorn & conductor), Ugo Nastrucci (medieval lute), and Mauro Occhionero (historical percussion).

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