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KPFA radio aired this recording with commentary about music of the Ars Nova movement in Italy, including ballata, madrigals, and caccia from Frank V. de Bellis on March 12, 1961 for his radio show “Music of the Italian Masters.” The instrumental version of the ballata, “Il mio Dolce sospir” (My Sweet Sigh) by Francesco Landino (1325-1397) performed on soprano recorder with tenor and alto viols opens the program.

KPFA radio aired this recording with commentary by Frank V. de Bellis on March 12, 1961 for his radio show “Music of the Italian Masters.” De Bellis explains that “Ballo” was a late composition by Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643) composed for the accession of Emperor Ferdinand III, and is performed by members of Madrialisti Milanesi under the direction of Renoto Fait. The recording is believed to be from the 1957 recording La Polifonia Profana Nel Rinascimento. Carisch MCA 28009.

KPFA radio aired this recording with commentary by Frank V. de Bellis on March 12, 1961 for his radio show “Music of the Italian Masters.” The commentary describes the influence of Baroque composers Benedetto Marchello (1686-1739) and Antonio Lotti (1667-1740) on the career of Galuppi who was part of the eighteenth century “galant” movement in music. Milano Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Ennio Gerelli (1907-1970) performs “Concerto a Quattro, no. 6 in B Flat” by Baldessare Galuppi (1706-1785).

KPFA radio aired this recording with commentary by Frank V. de Bellis on March 12, 1961 for his radio show “Music of the Italian Masters.” “Sonata in G major” by Giuseppe Tartini (1692-1770) is played by violinist Joseph Szigelti (1892-1973) and pianist Carlo Bussotti. Carlo Bussotti (1922-2002) was born in Florence, Italy, and began formal piano training when he was four years old. He graduated from the Conservatory Luigi Cherubini and made his professional debut at the age of fourteen years with the Radio Italy symphony performing a Mozart concerto. Bussotti served in the Italian army during World War II and entertained Allied troops in Sardinia. After retirement, Bussotti started teaching piano at San Francisco State College in 1961.

KPFA radio aired this recording with commentary by Frank V. de Bellis on March 12, 1961 for his radio show “Music of the Italian Masters.” In the commentary, de Bellis defines what a serenade is before introducing, “Serenata per archi con traversiere” by Gian Francesco Giuliani (1760-1820) performed by flutist Giuseppe Tassinari (1891-1944) and members of the Angelicum Orchestra of Milano.