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Label Challenge Classics |
UPC 0608917254723 |
Catalogue number CC 72547 |
Release date 28 May 2012 |
"A wonderful disc from this group of growing reputation, and if you thought you were pretty familiar with these pieces, try this one."
Early Music Review, 01-10-2012Girolamo Frescobaldi was an Italian composer and organist of the Renaissance and Early Baroque. In 1608 he was named organist of the St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, after he visitied the Southern Netherlands in 1607-1608, in particular Brussels and Antwerp. From 1628 to 1933, he worked for the court of Ferdinand II of Tuscany, after which he resided back in Rome.
His most popular work is his Fiori Musicali (1635), which is a collection of largely liturgical organ compositions to perform during mass. Johann Sebastian Bach owned a self-transcribed copy of this collection. Furthermore, Frescobaldi composed ricercars, canzones, toccatas (both for organ and harpsichord), four-part fantasies, madrigals, motets, and two masses for two four-voiced choirs and B.C.
Frescobaldi's influence on keyboard music has been substantial. This was realised by his many publications (which were under his published under his own supervision) as well as the many young musicians he trained. The most important of which of composer Johann Jakob Froberger, who eventually became the organist at the court of the Emperor in Vienna.
A wonderful disc from this group of growing reputation, and if you thought you were pretty familiar with these pieces, try this one.
Early Music Review, 01-10-2012
The international Caecilia-Consort, well known on the European circuit and regulars at the Utrecht early music festival, play with freshness, energy and precision.
The Observer, 19-8-2012
Caecilia-Concert is a specialist in this repertoire. Originally consisting of trombone, dulcian and keyboard they usually invite colleagues to play with them, and with the two violinists and the cornettist on thls disc they have made an excellent choice. The result is an exciting disc full of surprises. One can only admire the technical capabilities of the three wind players whose instruments are among the hardest-to-play.
Music Web International, 01-1-1970