The second Duke of Medina Sidonia, Enrique de Guzmán, had a papal bull allowing him to hold sung or prayed masses on his property, which explains the religious pieces in the largely secular Cancionero.
Interpretation
Accademia del Piacere and director Fahmi Alqhai aimed to reproduce the creative improvisational practices of instrumentalists from the 15th century.
Composition History
The Cancionero Musical de la Colombina is one of the most important 15th-century collections of polyphony, containing 95 pieces, mostly secular.
Historical Context
The Cancionero Musical de la Colombina is believed to have been compiled in Seville in the second half of the 15th century, a period when Seville was Europe's main trade center.
Composition History
The Cancionero Musical de la Colombina was preserved thanks to the bibliophile Ferdinand Columbus (Christopher Columbus's son), who acquired it in 1534.
Recording & Production
This recording was made in December 2021 at the Church of the former Convento de San Pedro de Alcántara (Colegio Mayor La Luz) in Seville, Spain.
Album & Artwork
The album is titled "Music for the Dukes of Medina Sidonia" and features the Cancionero Musical de la Colombina, a collection of 15th-century polyphony.
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