La Prima Stravaganza

Sonatas of 17th century Italy

Capella Corelli, one of Australia's foremost baroque ensembles perform sonatas from 17th century Italy from Cima to Corelli, including La Follia.

Via Frescobaldi

La Romanesca

17th century Italian composer Girolamo Frescobaldi was conservative in style and yet an innovator in many ways. "La Romanesca" presents some of his improvisatory toccatas, imitative polyphonic instrumental music, and songs from his 'arie musicale' of 1630.