Credits:

Marnix De Cat, Romina Lischka

Description:

Leading figures at the forefront of the European early music scene shed light on the true nature of a composer who flourished in Renaissance England, a country with a strong affinity for Italian music.In the 16th century, England was one of Europes leading musical powers. Toward the end of that century, the innovative music of Italythe new center of musical activitybegan to attract the attention of the English as well. John Coplario (Copellario), born around 1570, was a British composer who epitomized that era. After traveling to Italy, he began publishing works under the Italian-sounding name Coplario rather than his birth name, John Cooper, and continued to contribute significantly to cultural exchange between the two regionsfor example, by composing instrumental ensemble pieces based on the vocal works of his Italian contemporaries. This program brings together contemporary