Description
Unknown organ music from Italy (17th/18th century) Volume 5 (Man. and Ped.) Edited by Marco Doni
(72 pages) The Italian organ music of the 18th century represents an immediately appealing, unpretentious joy of life. Not very “sacred” in the sense of the reform-minded 19th century, today we no longer see the proximity to contemporary opera and piano literature as a threat, but can enjoy its musical brilliance and variety of forms. The Milanese organist and teacher Marco Doni has searched various Italian archives for manuscripts and presents some of his most beautiful finds here. Most of the pieces can be played on manuals or only require moderate use of the pedals. Bring southern sun and joy of playing into the everyday life of German organists with this fun music!
Works by: Botti, Capranica, Fenaroli, Furno and Valenti.
“A more than worthy conclusion to the series, which has already been a very pleasing achievement. The works presented are hard to beat in terms of joy of playing and inventiveness. This music is impressive in concert; the performer is sure to receive applause. The pieces are also suitable as preludes and postludes in church services and the quieter movements are wonderful meditations when registered accordingly. This volume is a must for lovers of the joyful music of Mozart’s time.”
