Luca Pianca – Narcisse au Parnasse: Works for Lute and Theorbo from the French “Grand-Siècle” (2023) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

In this recording Luca Pianca explores the enchanting world of 17th-century French music. He introduces the listener to the unique and refined musical style of the Grand Siècle, where the lute and theorbo reigned supreme.

Ennemond Gautier le Vieux, a notable lutenist and composer, left an indelible mark on the French lute tradition of the time. His work laid the groundwork for future musicians, including luminaries like Robert de Visée, who would go on to craft their own musical masterpieces.

The timeless elegance of these compositions perfectly illustrates the glorious musical landscape of 17th-century France.

Tracklist:
1-01. Luca Pianca – Prélude (Improvisation by Luca Pianca) (00:58)
1-02. Luca Pianca – Livres de tablature des pièces de luth, dédiées à Mr de Bartillat – Paris, 1680: No. 3, Allemande ou “Testament du Vieux Gaultier” (02:10)
1-03. Luca Pianca – Livres de tablature des pièces de luth, dédiées à Mr de Bartillat – Paris, 1680: No. 20, Courante “Le Canon” – Double (Improvisation by Luca Pianca) (02:12)
1-04. Luca Pianca – Sarabande (From the Vaudry de Saizenay Manuscript, 1699; Vol. 6, No. 109, f. 93) (02:09)
1-05. Luca Pianca – Gigue – Double (Improvisation by Luca Pianca) [From the Bodleian Libraries, Oxford – Manuscript G. 618, f. 44] (01:25)
1-06. Luca Pianca – Prélude (00:54)
1-07. Luca Pianca – Allemande “L’Encyclopédie” (From the Vaudry de Saizenay Manuscript, 1699; Vol. 6, No. 159, f. 145) (02:01)
1-08. Luca Pianca – Courante (01:13)
1-09. Luca Pianca – Gavotte “La Bergère” (From the Vaudry de Saizenay Manuscript, 1699; Vol. 5, No. 13, f. 13) (01:42)
1-10. Luca Pianca – Sarabande (04:16)
1-11. Luca Pianca – Chaconne (02:46)
1-12. Luca Pianca – Canarie “Le Berceau” (02:28)
1-13. Luca Pianca – Chaconne (Improvisations by Luca Pianca) [From the Vaudry de Saizenay Manuscript, 1699; Vol. 6, No. 285, f. 288] (06:22)
1-14. Luca Pianca – Pièces de théorbe et de luth – Paris, 1716: No. 61, Allemande “La Royalle” (02:38)
1-15. Luca Pianca – Courante italienne (Version in Minor by Luca Pianca) [From the Vaudry de Saizenay Manuscript, 1699; Vol. 6, No. 152, f. 133 – After Corelli’s Trio Sonata, Op. 2 No. 10] (01:44)
1-16. Luca Pianca – Tricotets (Couplets by Luca Pianca) [From the Vaudry de Saizenay Manuscript, 1699; Vol. 5, No. 5, f. 5] (01:53)
1-17. Luca Pianca – Pièces de théorbe et de luth – Paris, 1716: No. 64, Sarabande (01:58)
1-18. Luca Pianca – Pièces de théorbe et de luth – Paris, 1716: No. 67, Mascarade. Rondeau (01:53)
1-19. Luca Pianca – Passacaille (Improvisations by Luca Pianca) [From the Vaudry de Saizenay Manuscript, 1699; Vol. 6, No. 256, f. 230] (03:49)
1-20. Luca Pianca – Pièces de viole avec la basse continuë – Suite No. 1 in D Minor: No. 3, La Cottin. Galamment sans lenteur (Arr. for Lute by Luca Pianca) (02:58)
1-21. Luca Pianca – Muzette de Mr Fourcroy (Arr. for Lute by Robert de Visée) [From the Vaudry de Saizenay Manuscript, 1699; Vol. 6, No. 177, f. 156] (02:32)
1-22. Luca Pianca – Recueil de pièces de violle avec la basse tirées des meilleurs autheurs: La girouette (Arr. for Lute by Luca Pianca) [From the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Paris, Manuscript No. VM7 6296] (03:15)
1-23. Luca Pianca – Prélude (Improvisation 2 by Luca Pianca) (01:14)
1-24. Luca Pianca – Pièces de théorbe et de luth – Paris, 1716: No. 68, Allemande (02:47)
1-25. Luca Pianca – Pièces de théorbe et de luth – Paris, 1716: No. 70, Courante (01:12)
1-26. Luca Pianca – Pièces de théorbe et de luth – Paris, 1716: No. 75, Bourée “La Villageoise” (01:37)
1-27. Luca Pianca – Pièces de théorbe et de luth – Paris, 1716: No. 71, Sarabande (02:09)
1-28. Luca Pianca – Pièces de théorbe et de luth – Paris, 1716: No. 58, Muzette. Rondeau (02:56)
1-29. Luca Pianca – Pièces de théorbe et de luth – Paris, 1716: No. 72, Gigue (01:37)
1-30. Luca Pianca – Tablature de luth et de théorbe – Paris, ca. 1675: Gavotte “La Lionne” (From the Pierpont Morgan Library, New York – Manuscript Bdg. 17524) (02:33)