La Reverdie, the ensemble on this recording, bases its interpretations on direct engagement with original sources, primarily the earliest codex, FP (c. 1390), and the well-known Squarcialupi Codex (c. 1420).
Composer Biography
Francesco Landini became blind at the age of seven due to smallpox, a significant event that influenced his musical notation and poetic themes.
Composer Biography
Francesco Landini, a prominent 14th-century composer, was born into a wealthy Florentine family; his father, Jacopo del Casentino, was a painter and follower of Giotto.
Composition History
Despite his blindness, Francesco Landini's works constitute a quarter of all extant Italian Trecento music, suggesting he had his music transcribed and valued notation as a way to overcome his handicap.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The theme of sight, or its absence, frequently appears in Francesco Landini's verses, reflecting different facets of his personality.
Recording & Production
This recording was made possible through crowdfunding and was hosted at the Church of San Teonisto in Treviso, Italy, a historical venue for cultural activities.
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