Marco Dall'Aquila was a prominent lutenist and composer from the early Renaissance, thriving in the early 16th century. There is likely some confusion with a contemporary artist, as the titles provided don't align with the time period during which the historical Marco Dall'Aquila was active. Born in L'Aquila, Italy, Dall'Aquila made significant contributions to the development of lute music, and his work is notable for merging the older, more traditional Franco-Flemish polyphonic style with the emerging Italian instrumental virtuosity of the time.

His compositions, though they resonate with the past, were highly innovative for his era. They exemplify a pivotal shift in lute music, emphasizing the capabilities of the instrument through complex finger techniques and expressive performance elements. While many of his works were preserved due to their popularity, he was also a music publisher, ensuring that lute music was more widely disseminated. The historical record shows that he was in Venice in 1505, where he received a privileged patent for printing lute music. The albums "Ricercar 3", "Marco Dall'Aquila: La Battaglia Music for Lute, Vol. 2", "Dall'Aquila: Music for Lute", and "Marco Dall'Aquila: Pieces for Lute" suggest a modern appreciation and performance of Dall'Aquila's work, illustrating the timeless quality of his compositions and their enduring influence on classical lute repertoire.

Genres

Italian Renaissance

Renaissance

Latest Release

Ricercar 3

Gerard Cousins•

Marco Dall'Aquila

Single - Released August 24, 2021