Title: The Bassanos
First published: 1995
Description: In the 1530s, five Bassano brothers, who were outstanding wind players and instrument makers, emigrated from Venice to England. Dr Lasocki's authoritative new book, the first to be devoted to the family, is a minutely researched account of these brothers, their sons (and a daughter) and their grandsons. The first half of the book discusses the everyday affairs of the family - their relationships, religion, property, law suits, finances, and standing in society.

Two chapters, one written by Roger Prior, are devoted to Emilia Bassano, whose identification as the 'dark lady' of Shakespeare's sonnets is supported by a wealth of evidence.

The second half of the book discusses the family's musical activities. At the English Court the Bassanos made up a recorder consort that lasted 90 years; they also played in the flute/cornett and shawm/sackbut consorts. As instrument makers their fame extended throughout Europe. The book's appendices present information on the Venetian branch of the family and the musical activities of the English branch since 1665.
Subjects: Genealogy, History and criticism, Music, Baroque music (c 1600 to c 1750), Biography: film, television & music, Composers & musicians, Medieval & Renaissance music (c 1000 to c 1600), c 1500 to c 1600, c 1600 to c 1700, General, Music Of The 15th And 16th Centuries, Biography / Autobiography, Reference, Italy, 17th century, 16th century, Bassano family, England, Music, history and criticism, 16th century, Music, history and criticism, 17th century, Great britain, genealogy, Italy, genealogy, Musique, Histoire et critique, Généalogies, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY, Genres & Styles, Classical, Musik, Blokfluiten, Ensemblespel, Muziekinstrumentenbouwers
Places: England, Venice (Italy), Italy
People: Bassano family
Time periods: 17th century, 16th century
LC classification: ML385 .L367 1995