The first piece of my renaissance rackett collection. The rackett has always been one of my favourite renaissance instruments, and it’s a shame its use declined so vastly into the Baroque era and beyond. Lately though, the rackett has seen a slight renaissance. :)
The first piece features Caro Ortolano, from Il primo libro de balli, 1578, by Giorgio Mainerio (1535-1582).
Performed by the Early Music Consort of London.
Conducted by David Munrow.
Original recording from 1976, though this is a digitaly remastered version from 2007.