The works on this album reflect the range of times and lands that would have been part of an ideal concert in the early fifteenth century.
Album & Artwork
The album title, MetaMorfosi Trecento, refers to a musical investigation of classical myths that persisted in late medieval polyphony.
Historical Context
The Italian and French cultures of the 14th century saw a rebirth of Antiquity, a phenomenon normally associated with the humanism of the following century.
Performer Biography
Michele Pasotti, the lutenist and director of La Fonte Musica, specializes in medieval and renaissance polyphony and has performed with renowned conductors and artists worldwide.
Critical Reception
La Fonte Musica's first CD, 'Le Ray au Soleyl', received numerous accolades, including 5 DIAPASONS and the SUPERSONIC AWARD, praised for its 'ideal performance' and 'authentic dialogue'.
Interpretation
La Fonte Musica, the ensemble on this recording, was founded to interpret music from the late Middle Ages to early Humanism, focusing on the Italian Trecento.
Composition History
The Ars Nova, a new musical art form, began with Philippe de Vitry's motet quoting Ovid's Metamorphoses, signifying a period of radical change and experimentation.
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