Napoli Aragonese

Napoli Aragonese
Musica profana per la corte aragonese napoletana: secolo XV
Micrologus
Opus 111 30-215

This program, featuring the polyglot Monteccasino manuscript, is not of the very highest interest, but does form a valuable point of reference for the state of secular song in the later fifteenth century. The inclusion of Spanish & Italian examples is especially worthwhile, although all have some resemblance to the Burgundian style.

The performance here is superlative, especially with Micrologus' striking use of sonorities and exceptionally clear conception & presentation. Although there are fewer vocal tracks than one might want, the instrumental performances continue the clarity. They really make the most of this music.

To medieval secular list

Todd M. McComb