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14th century Italy was alight with creativity in all facets of the arts, from Dante to Giotto. Composers like Landini, Ciconia, and Perugia contributed to this era of flowering, and we'll sample their works, including classic performances by The Early Music Consort of London from the 1970's, and a 2013 release by Ensemble La Morra.

  • Francesco Landini: Ecco la Primavera. Performed by The Early Music Consort of London, led by David Munrow. 
  • Francesco Landini: Questa fanciull’amor. Performed by The Early Music Consort of London, led by David Munrow.
  • Francesco Landini: De! Dinmi tu. Performed by The Early Music Consort of London, led by David Munrow.
  • Andrea Zachara da Teramo: Rosetta. Performed by The Early Music Consort of London, led by David Munrow.
  • Anon.: Quan ya voy le duc. Performed by The Early Music Consort of London, led by David Munrow.
  • Francesco Landini: La bionda trecca. Performed by The Early Music Consort of London, led by David Munrow.
  • Anon.: Biance flour. Performed by Ensemble Unicorn, led by Michael Posch.  
  • Jacopo da Bologna: Aquil’altera. Performed by Ensemble Unicorn, led by Michael Posch.
  • Anon.: Aquil’altera. Performed by Ensemble Unicorn, led by Michael Posch.
  • Anon.: Bel fiore danca. Performed by Ensemble Unicorn, led by Michael Posch.
  • Anon.: Elas mon cuer. Performed by Ensemble Unicorn, led by Michael Posch.
  • Paolo da Firenze: Un c’osa di veder. Performed by Club Medieval, led by Thomas Baete. 
  • Paolo da Firenze: Poc’anno di mirar. Performed by Club Medieval, led by Thomas Baete.
  • Paolo da Firenze: Lasso, grev’e’l partir. Performed by Club Medieval, led by Thomas Baete.
  • Johannes Ciconia: Le ray au soleyl. Performed by La Morra, led by Michal Gondko and Corina Marti.
  • Johannes Ciconia: Chi vole amar. Performed by La Morra, led by Michal Gondko and Corina Marti.
  • Johannes Ciconia: I cani sono fuora. Performed by La Morra, led by Michal Gondko and Corina Marti.
  • Johannes Ciconia: Gloria No. 4. Performed by Diabolus in Musica, led by Antoine Guerber. 
  • Johannes Ciconia: O rosa bella. Performed by La Morra, led by Michal Gondko and Corina Marti.
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