Diomedes Cato

Diomedes Cato composer and lutenist was born in Venice about 1570.  After 1588 he was at the court of Sigismund III of Poland for several years.  His considerable instrumental output includes dances, fantasias, and preludes for both solo lute and ensemble.

Fantasia

 

Diomedes Cato "Fantasia"

by Concentus Musicus MN, Arthur Maud, dir. | Instrumental Ensemble 'Court of Cracow' session, 1973