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The Sound of Trecento

“The Sound of Trecento” is a deep dive into the refined and experimental world of 14th-century Italian music, a period known as the Trecento. This playlist brings together secular madrigals, sacred motets, ballate, and instrumental istampite from key composers like Francesco Landini, Jacopo da Bologna, Andrea da Firenze, and Paolo da Firenze. Drawing heavily from legendary sources like the Squarcialupi Codex and the Codex Faenza, the selections showcase the poetic lyricism, melodic complexity, and rhythmic play that defined the Italian Ars Nova.

Listeners will find a balance between vocal works and instrumental pieces, with ensembles like Anonymous 4, La Reverdie, and Ensemble Syntagma offering detail-rich interpretations alongside soloists and historically-informed performers. From the haunting elegance of “Angelica biltà” to the earthy vitality of “Nell’acqua chiara,” the playlist presents a varied but cohesive look at a time when music was closely tied to courtly love, philosophical ideas, and a growing individuality in composition. It's a focused but accessible introduction to a lesser-known but influential period in Western music history.

La Reverdie 13 tracks
Alexandre Danilevski 7 tracks
Ensemble Syntagma 7 tracks
Palatino87 5 tracks
Tetraktys 5 tracks
Sollazzo Ensemble 4 tracks
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