Carnevale
Veneziano
CHANDOS / CHACONNE / 2001
Two remarkable collections of late 16th-century carnival masques by Giovanni Croce, later maestro at St Mark's but at this time ignored, perhaps for being one of those seen 'appearing... singing with wine-glass in hand.' Also lute trios by Pacoloni.
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“To listen to these pieces is a constant reminder of Venice’s squares, public buildings and private places.”
GRAMOPHONE
“…this release is a real blast! – definitely not for antiquarians only.”
AMERICAN RECORD GUIDE
“One of the most exciting mixed vocal ensembles around at the moment rejoices in the name I Fagiolini - 'the little beans'. They are an irrepressible force in the Early Music world bringing bags of style, energy and dramatic excitement to everything they touch.”
INTERNATIONAL RECORD REVIEW
“…this is a marvellously entertaining disc, cleverly kept together by some interpolated lute pieces, richly played.”
BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE