Morisco is the long awaited second cd from the UK's leading early music group, Piva. The group delights in exploring the roots of traditional European music from the 16th century. Morisco! contains their selection of Italian music from lively, exuberant dances through to quiet contemplative songs. Pavanas, pivas and ballos - the music invokes images of dancing and exuberance from days gone by but with Piva’s unique interpretation; this really is music for today. With finely textured arrangements, Piva injects new energy into this old music with their innovative use of instrumentation. The group has delved into the vaults to select a range of pieces, some rarely heard or recorded before, and they’ve discovered some real gems. The 20 tracks showcase a wide range of period instruments including bagpipes, recorders, shawms, guitar, violin, viol and sackbut. Praise for their last cd: "A must have album because it contains great tunes played well while bringing to life the roots of traditional dance music.” fRoots Magazine “A joyous reclamation of a repertoire that has often fallen victim to inappropriately po-faced treatment by ‘serious’ Renaissance consort groups. Piva are clearly having sheer good fun. **** (4 Stars) Early Music Today “ artfully produced, skilfully arranged and worthy of repeated listens.” Chanter Magazine