The lute was considered the principal instrument during the Renaissance, with its development comparable to that of the piano in the nineteenth century, and its use was widespread across all social and intellectual classes.
Cultural Impact
Lorenzino del Liuto's music enjoyed widespread fame throughout Europe, with anthologies of his work printed in various cities and his manuscripts collected by foreign lutenists.
Composer Biography
Lorenzino del Liuto was awarded the knighthood of the Golden Spur (Speron d'Oro), a high honor also conferred on famous figures like Orlandus Lassus and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Performer Biography
Marco Pesci is also a researcher of lutenist sources, having discovered an unpublished treatise on basso continuo for the archlute and identified new sources for Renaissance lutenists.
Composer Biography
Lorenzino del Liuto, whose real name was Lorenzo Tracetti, was considered one of the most famous and accomplished lute virtuosos of his time.
Performer Biography
Marco Pesci, the lutenist on this album, has collaborated with internationally renowned artists such as Cecilia Bartoli and performed in major concert halls across Europe and North America.
Compositional Technique
Lorenzino del Liuto's music is characterized by a melancholic atmosphere and refined poeticism, with technical difficulty serving expressive needs rather than being an end in itself.
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