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Giovanni Antonio, Il Giardino Armonico

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Recorder players Giovanni Antonini and Il Giardino Armonico were astonishing the world with their edgy and thrilling recordings of Vivaldi and the breath of new ancient music in Italy! Recorder player Giovanni Antonini and Il Giardino armonico dazzled the world about 30 years ago. Since then, Antonini has expanded his repertoire to include the classics and has now produced astonishing recordings of Haydn and Beethoven symphonies. But he is above all a recorder player. He returns to his roots and devotes himself entirely to the music of the Renaissance in this unexpected new recording on the Alpha label. Even in the 16th century, when divine order and rational harmony were all that mattered, chaos could still threaten the human world in some ways, and unpredictability and wildness could still be a powerful attraction. Antonini's selection and order of music from a wide range of musical examples, from England to Italy, will be a delight to behold. The color-illustrated commentary is also a delight to read, as is the fascinating selection of music. The Renaissance orchestration with various recorders, woodwinds, cornetto, and strings is a new recording that is sure to be a delightful experience. Naxos Japan