Please enjoy this Baroque harpsichord and cornetto piece by Tarquinio Merula. This Renaissance classical music piece is called Folle è ben che si crede. Seicento Stravagante was created in 2018 by David Brutti on cornetto and Nicola Lamon on organ and harpsichord. The duo specializes in Renaissance and XVII century music performance, with particular attention to Italian music production.

We are proud to present this baroque harpsichord and cornetto classical music video of baroque music ensemble called “Seicento Stravagante”. It was recorded in a beautiful villa close to Venice. This classical music video of a baroque song by Italian composer Tarquinio Merula, played on Cornetto and Harpsichord is very close to my heart. Our interpretation of the song Folle è ben che si crede was recorded in some of the most beautiful Italian surroundings close to Venice, Villa Roberti.

Music Details:
There’s not much more than can be said about this beautiful piece by Tarquinio Merula (1595-1665) for soprano and continuo played on cornetto and harpsichord by Seicento Stravagante. In the Baroque period it was common practice to perform vocal music with instruments, often improvising sumptuous ornaments. This is our attempt: enjoy!

Seicento Stravagante
David Brutti: Cornetto
Nicola Lamon: Harpsichord