The Bassanos

Venetian Musicians and Instrument Makers in England, 1531-1665

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Music
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Author: Roger Prior ISBN: 9781351546003
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: July 5, 2017
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Roger Prior
ISBN: 9781351546003
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: July 5, 2017
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

In the 1530s, five Bassano brothers, who were outstanding wind players and instrument makers, emigrated from Venice to England. Dr Lasocki�s authoritative new book, the first to be devoted to the family, is a minutely researched account of these brothers, their sons (and a daughter) and their grandsons. The first half of the book discusses the everyday affairs of the family - their relationships, religion, property, law suits, finances, and standing in society. Two chapters, one written by Roger Prior, are devoted to Emilia Bassano, whose identification as the �dark lady� of Shakespeare�s sonnets is supported by a wealth of evidence. The second half of the book discusses the family�s musical activities. At the English Court the Bassanos made up a recorder consort that lasted 90 years; they also played in the flute/cornett and shawm/sackbutt consorts. As instrument makers their fame was spread throughout Europe. The book�s appendixes present information on the Venetian branch of the family and the musical activities of the English branch since 1665.

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In the 1530s, five Bassano brothers, who were outstanding wind players and instrument makers, emigrated from Venice to England. Dr Lasocki�s authoritative new book, the first to be devoted to the family, is a minutely researched account of these brothers, their sons (and a daughter) and their grandsons. The first half of the book discusses the everyday affairs of the family - their relationships, religion, property, law suits, finances, and standing in society. Two chapters, one written by Roger Prior, are devoted to Emilia Bassano, whose identification as the �dark lady� of Shakespeare�s sonnets is supported by a wealth of evidence. The second half of the book discusses the family�s musical activities. At the English Court the Bassanos made up a recorder consort that lasted 90 years; they also played in the flute/cornett and shawm/sackbutt consorts. As instrument makers their fame was spread throughout Europe. The book�s appendixes present information on the Venetian branch of the family and the musical activities of the English branch since 1665.

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