Frescobaldi: Toccate e partite d'intavolatura di cimbalo, libro primo

Featuring

Christophe Rousset
Girolamo Frescobaldi

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Compositional Technique

Frescobaldi's greatest innovation was rhythmic, incorporating varied rhythms with frequent meter changes and free rhythms, similar to madrigals.

Composer Biography

Girolamo Frescobaldi, the composer, was born in Ferrara and studied with Luzzasco Luzzaschi, absorbing influences from Naples, Venice, and even Flanders during his travels.

Composer Biography

Girolamo Frescobaldi became the organist of the prestigious St Peter's Basilica in Rome in 1608 and held the position until his death.

Instruments

The harpsichord used for this recording was restored in the early 21st century by David Ley, who returned it to its original design.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Girolamo Frescobaldi is considered by harpsichordists to be the first great composer to establish the instrument's pedigree, with his compositions primarily conceived for the harpsichord.

Recording & Production

This album was recorded by Little Tribeca at the Hôtel de l'Industrie in Paris on November 10, 2018.

Instruments

The harpsichord used in this recording is an anonymous original from the late 16th century, reconfigured in 1736 by Rinaldo de Bertonis, a Bolognese instrument maker.