Francesco Cera has been an Honorary Inspector for the protection of historic organs in Rome and the Lazio region since 2001.
Instruments
The organ used for Frescobaldi, Pasquini, and Zipoli was built around 1720 by Cesare Catarinozzi and is located in the church of Santa Scolastica in Rieti.
Recording & Production
This recording uses three different organs—Roman, Austrian, and German—to create an ideal sonic atmosphere for the musical journey through Baroque Europe.
Instruments
The organ used for Georg Muffat was built in 1759 by Johann Conrad Woerle (or Werlé), an Austrian organ builder active in Rome, and is preserved in the sanctuary of San Giuseppe da Leonessa.
Instruments
The music of Buxtehude and early Bach is performed on a new organ built by Fratelli Pinchi-Ars Organi s.r.l. in the style of Arp Schnitger, located in the former church of San Giorgio in Rieti.
Album & Artwork
The album title, "Barocco da Sud a Nord" (Baroque from South to North), refers to the geographical and chronological journey of the Baroque musical style across Europe.
Performer Biography
Francesco Cera, the organist, studied early repertoire under Luigi Ferdinando Tagliavini and Gustav Leonhardt at the Amsterdam Conservatory.
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