{"product_id":"4589538741822","title":"Carles Magraner - Historical facts, myths and legends of Lucrezia Borgia [Japanese explanation included] - Import CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarles Magraner\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e[The World of Early Renaissance Italian Music, Through the Eyes of a Beauty Tossed About by the Times]\nIn the world of early music recordings from before the Renaissance, it is the ensemble’s meticulous thematic approach—rather than the composer’s name—that carries the most weight. In this regard, the Capella de Ministrels, based in Valencia in western Spain, consistently presents highly thematic programs grounded in meticulous historical research with each album release, capturing the hearts of early music fans and never letting go. The theme of this album is none other than the Borgia family (known as “Borja” in Spanish but “Borja” in Valencian), who made a great leap forward after moving from Valencia to Italy… specifically, it shines a light on Lucrezia Borgia—the daughter of Rodrigo Borgia—who was hailed as a woman of unparalleled beauty yet also caused numerous disasters—and, as 2019 marks the 500th anniversary of her death, the album uses music to trace her journey through some of Italy’s most prominent cultural centers. The result is an exquisite selection of pieces that allows listeners to fully appreciate the essence of early Renaissance Italian music. Another highlight is how the delicate tones of period instruments—such as the vihuela de arco (viola da gamba), recorder, and Renaissance harp—reach the listener with exceptional vividness, thanks to the superb engineering that makes full use of direct sound, a specialty of the CdM label. It is highly recommended to enjoy the album alongside the comprehensive liner notes (the Japanese edition includes Japanese translations of the lyrics).\nNaxos Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Capella de Ministrers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53414261784865,"sku":"4589538741822","price":2970.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4589538741822.jpg?v=1788096404","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/4589538741822","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}