This was one of the first recordings of early music I ever bought.It's a broad survey of styles and periods, from the 12th to 17th centuries.I've become a more sohisticated listener since then, but I still get this one out fairly regularly.The recording is apparently old and the digital remastering was not done extraordinarily well, but those who are more interested in music than in audio equipment should be able to listen through the occasional (minor) vinyl surface noise.My major complaint (why I gave it 3 stars instead of 4) is the lack ofdocumentation--there is no information about the musicians, and many of the composers are uncredited (some because they actually are anonymous, but sometimes out of apparent laziness).Still, at this price it's a bargain.
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Medieval and Renaissance: Minstrels, Songs & DancesProduct Description: Medieval and Renaissance: Minstrels, Songs & Dances by Musica Antiqua
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This album now rates as my favorite from among the lute music offerings readily available from commericial sources in the US.Ronn MacFarlane plays enthusiastically and dynamically, and the great affinity he seems to have for the songs is readily transmitted through the recording.There is nothing monotonous here: each rendition sparkles.Here is an album you can listen to again and again, eagerly anticipating every listen.