The Excitement of Improvisation
Ingrid Matthews, violin; Joe Gascho, harpsichord;
John Lenti, lute and theorbo; Nika Zlatzric, cello;
Justin Godoy recorder and Ah Hong soprano
Harmonious Blacksmith brings alive the vibrant music of 17th century Italy, one of the most innovative periods in Western classical music. In the spirit of great Baroque musicians, this program juxtaposes some of their best compositions with improvisations and ornamentation based on 17th century examples.
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