Credits:

Emiliano Gonzalez Toro

Description:

Francesco Lazzi, Who Contributed to the Birth of Baroque MusicA Mysterious Record That Invites Us to Reflect on His LifeFrancesco Lasi (15741621), who was active as a composer, poet, and singer in the 17th century, was a figure who greatly influenced the dawn of the Baroque era and the birth of opera; he played the title role in Monteverdis *Orfeo*. It is said that he also performed songsfor which he wrote the lyrics himselfaccompanying himself on the harp or lute.The program for this CD was curated by Emiliano Gonzlez Toro and his ensemble, I Gemelli, and consists of music that Francesco Lasi either sang or was closely involved with. With a simple ensemble consisting of solo voice, viola da gamba, lute, and harp, this album offers what could be called a best-of collection of Italian music from that era.It is somewhat suggestive that the album title, Soleil noir (Black Sun), is taken