The sudden appearance of Emilia Bassano (Madame Lanier) might seem strange in this series on women musicians, for Emilia was not a musician, and it is above all as a poet that she is present for us today.
But when researching the musical life of Venice in the late 16th century by chance one discovers the Bassano family and the fascinating destiny (though still laden with mystery) of Emilia, how can one resist the desire of sharing this stroke of luck?
In the wake of Emilia, the beautiful Moor, appear other characters who are more well known, including a certain Shakespeare.... |
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