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.