Dario Castello's compositions often feature contrasting short passages in tempo, character, or meter, and employ virtuoso techniques like tremolo and vibrato.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Dario Castello, a composer featured on this album, proudly described his music as 'modern,' as indicated by the title of his collection, Sonate concertate in stil moderno.
Composer Biography
Giovanni Battista Grillo, an organist and composer, was considered a 'genius organist' by Claudio Monteverdi, who called him 'the best in the profession'.
Historical Context
The 17th century was a period of significant exploration and invention in music, with instrumental music gaining prominence over vocal music.
Compositional Technique
Biagio Marini, a composer on this album, was known for pushing the technical limits of instruments while maintaining a lyrical style, and his Sonata Quarta is one of the first pieces to use double stops.
Album & Artwork
The album title, Basta parlare, means 'enough said' in Italian, reflecting the album's focus on instrumental music over vocal music.
Composer Biography
Giovanni Legrenzi, a composer on this album, was a highly recognized composer during his lifetime, inspiring later figures like Bach and Vivaldi.
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