Album lore

All' Improvviso: Ciaccone, Bergamasche, & un po' di Follie... assembles a collection of Renaissance and early Baroque compositions under the direction of Christina Pluhar and her ensemble L'Arpeggiata. Released in 2003 on Alpha Classics, this artifact foregrounds dance forms like ciaccone and bergamasche, alongside a handful of follies, or lively variations. The featured track "Kapsberger" nods to the virtuoso theorbo player and composer of the early 17th century, whose works are a linchpin in the program.The recording embraces the textures of period instruments and historically informed performance practice. Pluhar’s leadership is evident in the ensemble’s deft articulation and interplay, bringing to light the subtle tensions and ornamentations that mark this repertoire. With 15 tracks spanning medieval to early Baroque epochs, the album situates itself as a reference point for those exploring the lineage of European early music through dance and improvisation.

Album lore

All' Improvviso: Ciaccone, Bergamasche, & un po' di Follie... assembles a collection of Renaissance and early Baroque compositions under the direction of Christina Pluhar and her ensemble L'Arpeggiata. Released in 2003 on Alpha Classics, this artifact foregrounds dance forms like ciaccone and bergamasche, alongside a handful of follies, or lively variations. The featured track "Kapsberger" nods to the virtuoso theorbo player and composer of the early 17th century, whose works are a linchpin in the program.The recording embraces the textures of period instruments and historically informed performance practice. Pluhar’s leadership is evident in the ensemble’s deft articulation and interplay, bringing to light the subtle tensions and ornamentations that mark this repertoire. With 15 tracks spanning medieval to early Baroque epochs, the album situates itself as a reference point for those exploring the lineage of European early music through dance and improvisation.