AU PRES DE VOUS: French chansons of the 16th century

Au Pres de Vous: French chansons of the 16th century

Our sixth release, this CD explores the important marriage of music, poetry and dance tunes of sixteenth century France. The vocal music includes our own arrangements of chansons and psalm settings with music by Sermisy, Janequin, Crecquillon, Lassus, and our favorite, Philip Van Wilder, inspired by the eloquent grace and the passionate artifice of poets Marot and Ronsard. The sparkling lute solos, include dances from the publications of Attaignant, and exotic gems from Marco dal l'Aquila and 'il divino' Francesco da Milano.

Daniel Hathaway at ClevelandClassical.com says:
"‘Au Pres de Vous’ should appeal both to connoisseurs of the French chanson and 16th century lute repertory (who will listen with sharp and appreciative ears) as well as to those who simply enjoy Renaissance music...Donna Stewart...sings with fine French diction of the period and with expert phrasing. Ron Andrico’s finely shaped and expressively played lute interludes provide nice contrasts to the chansons..."
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Release date: September 2009 31 songs and lute solos, c. 71 minutes $15.00 + 1st class international shipping

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