MP3 Duo Arioso / Michelle Matsumune & Melinda Johnson - Cantico
A delightful collection of Renaissance music featuring critically acclaimed performances by Duo Arioso - Michelle Matsumune - Flutes & Melinda Johnson - Harps.
20 MP3 Songs
CLASSICAL: Traditional, WORLD: World Traditions
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CANTICO - this critically acclaimed recording by DUO ARIOSO serves up a feast of Early Music, sumptuously arranged for flutes & harps. Flavored in the Renaissance tradition, CANTICO features lively & familiar works from the 13th to the 17th Centuries such as ''Estampie'', ''Salterello'', ''Hey, Ho, Nobody Home'', ''The Cutty Wren'' and a rousing rendition of Henry Purcell''s ''Hornpipe''. Romantically reflective selections are here as well, with the timeless melodies of ''Robin'', ''Light O Love''/''Romance'', ''Three Ravens''/''Turtledoves'' and the 16th Century classic ''To Drive The Cold Winter Away''. These flavorful arrangements include a unique array of instrumentation such as the alto flute, flute, piccolo, the concert pedal harp, celtic & lap harps, as well as cello and various period percussion. CANTICO is truly a musical delight for all tastes!
DUO ARIOSO - features Flautist-Michelle Matsumune and Harpist-Melinda Johnson. This exciting musical duo maintains a varied repetoire of music ranging from early music to contemporary classics. Ms. Matsumune holds an MFA in Flute Performance from The California Institute for the Arts, while Ms. Johnson holds a BA in Music Performance & an MFA in Film from The American Film Institute. In addition to DUO ARIOSO, Michelle & Melinda are professional musicians who teach, record & perform extensively throughout Southern California.