Bologna became a center for Wagnerian music in Italy after Angelo Mariani conducted the Italian premiere of Lohengrin there in 1871, influencing Bossi's organ compositions.
Composer Biography
Marco Enrico Bossi, an acclaimed Italian organist, composer, and teacher, died at sea in 1925 while returning from a triumphant tour in the United States.
Recording & Production
This recording is based on the critical edition of Marco Enrico Bossi's Complete Organ Works and uses instruments built during Bossi's lifetime by organ-builders he respected.
Instruments
The organ used for this recording was built in 1894 by Aristide Cavaillé-Coll, a renowned organ builder, for Baron Albert de l'Epée's Parisian residence.
Instruments
The Cavaillé-Coll organ, originally designed for Baron Albert de l'Epée, was specifically tuned to render both the power of Wagnerian brass and the sweetness of strings.
Interpretation
The performer, Andrea Macinanti, aimed to be faithful to Bossi's original instructions, including his specific fingering and pedal work, while also conveying the 'cantabilità' characteristic of Bossi's music.
Composer Biography
Bossi was the first Italian concert artist to achieve international fame and was highly esteemed by prominent musicians and literary figures, including Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini, and Camille Saint-Saëns.
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