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Il Concerto Delle Viole

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The leading figures of Italian ancient music, Roberto Gini and his colleagues.English viola da gamba ensemblesThe title “Fantasia” has been given various meanings depending on the period, region, and individual. The Japanese translation of “Fantasia” has a very different nuance from the original. It is a name given to abstract instrumental pieces that are not songs or dances, as is the case with lute and harpsichord pieces. Many of the English viola da gamba ensembles are monotone and delicate works that are more enjoyable to play in an ensemble with friends than for concert use.The performance by Roberto Gini, a leading figure in the Italian classical music world, and his colleagues is full of such atmosphere. It is a lovely album that reveals the composer’s free creativity without being bound by formality.Tobu Shoji Co.