Giovanni Maria da Crema's 'Libro primo' (First Book) was presented as 'newly reprinted and corrected by the author himself', suggesting an earlier, lost publication.
Compositional Technique
The collection includes intabulations by Giovanni Maria da Crema of vocal works, such as Nicolas Gombert's motet 'Quae est ista', masterfully exploiting the lute's resources.
Historical Context
Giovanni Maria da Crema's publications were part of a 'publisher's war' in Venice during the 1540s, a period of intense activity in music printing.
Cultural Impact
Giovanni Maria da Crema's work was well-known and appreciated in lute circles of his time, with his pieces appearing in other printed collections and manuscripts across Europe.
Composer Biography
Giovanni Maria da Crema, the composer, is a mysterious figure with little information about his life, but his work is crucial for understanding 16th-century Italian lute music.
Performer Biography
Domenico Cerasani, the lutenist on this recording, holds a degree in Classical Philology and was a doctoral student researching 17th-century guitar music.
Interpretation
This recording is a personal selection by Domenico Cerasani, the performer, aiming to engage today's listeners with the extraordinary value of Giovanni Maria da Crema's music.
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