Luzzaschi / Profeti Della Quinta / Rotem Luzzaschi: Madrigal Motels & Instrumental Music CD

In his publications, Luzzasco Luzzaschi (c. 1545-1607) presents himself, rather modestly as the "Organist of the Serene Highness Duke of Ferrara". Accordingly, Luzzaschi's reputation today is similarly modest; he is known, if at all, thanks only to the music he composed for the Concerto delle Dame - an ensemble of virtuoso female singers at the d'Este court in Ferrara. And yet, when his entire oeuvre is explored, one discovers that his music and influence are greater than could have been imagined. In fact, Luzzaschi was both musically and historically one of the central musical figures of the late Renaissance. This recording presents a broad picture of Luzzaschi's oeuvre, selecting works in various genres, performed in historically informed settings with appropriate performance practices. While pieces for the Concerto delle Dame are included, one of the intentions of Profeti della Quinta is to highlight the fact that the rest of Luzzaschi's output stands equally alongside these compositions. Many of the pieces are recorded here for the very first time. The program opens with a festive six-voice madrigal (Ecco il bel Lauro verde) performed with singers and an instrumental consort. This is followed by madrigals for five voices, performed either a cappella or with chitarrone accompaniment; grave polyphonic motets performed with organ accompaniment, and various instrumental pieces. The picture is completed by pieces written for the Concerto delle Dame as well as special new arrangements of five-voice madrigals into solos and duets, which evidence suggests was done at the time of the Concerto delle Dame.

1. Ecco Il Bell Lauro Verde - Profeti Della Quinta 2. Cor Mio, Deh, Non Languire - Profeti Della Quinta 3. Gagliarde in D - Various Performers 4. Quivi Sospiri - Profeti Della Quinta 5. Deus Tu Seis Insipientiam Meam - Profeti Della Quinta 6. Ricercar Quarto - Various Performers 7. Dolci Sospiri Ardenti - Profeti Della Quinta 8. Deh, Non Cantar, Donna Gentil - Profeti Della Quinta 9. Filli Al Partir Del Suo Caro Pastore - Profeti Della Quinta 10. In Tribulatione Mea - Profeti Della Quinta 11. Aura Soave - Profeti Della Quinta 12. Stral Pungente D'amore - Profeti Della Quinta 13. Lucenti E Chiare Stelle - Profeti Della Quinta 14. Canzona X - Various Performers 15. Ricercar Terzo - Various Performers 16. Toccata Del Quarto Tono - Various Performers 17. Io Veggio Pur Pietate - Profeti Della Quinta 18. Gagliarde in E - Various Performers 19. Morir Non Puo'l Mio Core - Profeti Della Quinta