These frottole were written for four singers, or a soloist and lute or group of instruments taking the place of the other voices. In this recording, the instruments selected for each song (and even verse) are well-chosen, such as the cornet for the lively "Hor ho venduto la speranza," or violas da gamba for the mournful "O mia cieca e dura sorte," though sometimes the violas, especially when used en masse, sound slightly heavy-handed compared to the lute. While often the ensemble adds ornamentation that was not included in ...
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These frottole were written for four singers, or a soloist and lute or group of instruments taking the place of the other voices. In this recording, the instruments selected for each song (and even verse) are well-chosen, such as the cornet for the lively "Hor ho venduto la speranza," or violas da gamba for the mournful "O mia cieca e dura sorte," though sometimes the violas, especially when used en masse, sound slightly heavy-handed compared to the lute. While often the ensemble adds ornamentation that was not included in the original manuscripts, the available information about performance practices indicates that this is an appropriate practice, possibly even more authentic than performances that follow the manuscripts more rigidly. The percussion, traditional Egyptian and Iranian instruments, is particularly well applied (perhaps even as a subtle joke in "Oime il cor oime la testa" ["Alas, my heart, alas, my head"]).Invernizzi has a clear, sweet-toned voice, a delicate touch, and excellent diction,...
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