Release Day! "Consobrinae": A Musical Tapestry Weaving Cello and Theorbo

Novantiqua is proud to announce the release of Consobrinae, a captivating new recording featuring cellists Hermine Horiot and theorbo player Giovanni Bellini. Like the intricate patterns of brocade, this album reveals the harmonious interplay between two distinct instruments, showcasing the cello's evolution and the theorbo's vital role in shaping the musical landscape of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

The title Consobrinae—Latin for "cousins"—symbolizes the deep relationship between the two instruments at the heart of this recording. Bellini and Horiot have woven the album's program like an ancient tapestry, using the common thread of their two instruments and the composers who dedicated themselves to them. The result is a carefully proportioned program featuring rarely recorded gems, with both instruments heard in duo and solo settings.

The recording takes listeners on a journey from France to Italy, moving seamlessly across centuries with remarkable naturalness and musical vitality. The harmony between the two musicians flows freely throughout, demonstrating both technical mastery and profound musical understanding.

Adding historical significance to this release, Horiot performs on the legendary baroque cello crafted by Matteo Gofriller, which once belonged to the renowned cellist Anner Bylsma. This recording marks the first time this historic instrument has been heard since the passing of its celebrated former owner, adding an extra layer of emotion and importance to the project.

Consobrinae is now available for purchase at fine record stores, on Spotify, in digital format, and directly from the Novantiqua website at www.novantiqua.net/prodotto/Consobrinae.