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Simone Vallerotonda

Description:

Valerotonda, an unconventional early music plucked-string performer, presents the soundscape of 17th-century France through a meticulously curated selection of worksSimone Valerotonda of Italy has brought a breath of fresh air to the lute world with his compelling performances, grounded in thorough research into early music. He is also a core member of the early music plucked-string ensemble I Bassifondi, which has released albums on the Arcana label that transcend genre boundaries (their music is featured in the BS period drama Kenju-sho: Mitsukuni and I, set in 17th-century Japan and airing on NHK since the fall of 2021). While he has previously focused on the music of the theorbo and Baroque guitarinstruments that flourished in his native Italy during the 17th centurythis album marks a shift toward French music, tracing its essence through an exceptionally orthodox sound. The programs