Parthenia Viol Consort
Sherezade Panthaki, soprano
Christopher Morrongiello, lutes
The viola da gamba arrived in Italy in the late 15th century, and Venice was where it had its greatest flourishing. In this prosperous international setting ruled by cultivated patrons of the arts, an extraordinary synergy arose among composers, musicians, instrument builders, and publishers that led to some of the most beautiful music of the Renaissance. Parthenia Viol Consort with soprano Sherezade Panthaki and lutenist Christopher Morrongiello presents a program of canzonas, dances, madrigals, and motets by composers of the 16th including Verdelot, Arcadelt, Guami and Tromboncino. In this program, the artists use viols and lutes styled on those from the 16th century.
PARTHENIA brings early music into the present with a ravishing sound and a remarkable sense of ensemble. Parthenia is composed of Beverly Au, Lawrence Lipnik, Rosamund Morley and Lisa Terry, and has been featured in prestigious festivals and series around the world. Parthenia is represented by Summerell Arts and records for MSR Classics.
