Quarteto Amoroso Presents

Musica Incantata
Enchanting Italian Dances

A magical collection of Italian American music from the early 20th century, played now as it was performed then at celebrations and events of all kinds.

Waltzes, polkas, mazurkas, a march, a tango, a beloved operatic melody --this music cast its spell of lively grace and joy whenever weddings, anniversaries, holidays, or any other notable event brought friends, families, and neighbors together in celebration.

Drawing on sheet music of the period, Musica Incantata recreates the magic of those times.

1. Il Golfo Incantato (Waltz) (no date) (F. Fiorillo, arr. J. Gioe)
2. Tesoro Mio (Waltz) (no date) (E. Beccucci, arr. J. Gioe)
3. Valentine (Mazurka) (1936) (O. Di Bella, arr. L. Canora)
4. Parigi o cara, Brindisi (from La Traviata) (no date) (G. Verdi, arr L. Canora)
5. La Bella Bruna (Polka) (1913) (M. Pellacani, arr. L. Canoro)
6. Departure (Waltz) (1918) (J. Lidestri, arr. J. Gioe)
7. Saltarellando (Polka) (1913) (O. Di Bella)
8. Stella (Mazurka) (1913) (J. Gioe)
9. My Love (Tango) (no date) (J. Gioe)
10. Sorpresa ai Danzanti (Polka Classica) (1913) (L. Canora)
11. Sognando (Waltz) (1914) (L. Canora)
12. Un Saluto a Parigi (March) (no date) (M. S. Agostino, arr. L. Canora)
13. Baldoria (Polka) (1913) (L. Canora)
14. Dolce Aprile (Mazurka) (1918) (G. Caropresi, arr. J. Gioe)
15. La Dolce Cristina (Mazurka) (1915) (L. Canora)
16. Serenade (Waltz) (1913) (Prof. A. Arena)

Total playing time: 52.45

Musicians: Ron Borelli, accordion; Paul Binkley, mandolin; Davis Ramey, guitar; Steve Hansen, bass

Produced by Paul Binkley