Hans Leo Hassler was the first composer to introduce the musical innovations of the Venetian school, such as the 'concertato' style and polychoral music, to Germany.
Performer Biography
Manuel Tomadin, the organist on this album, has won four national and six international organ contests, including the Grand Prix d'ECHO 2011.
Compositional Technique
Hans Leo Hassler's sacred music often blended different musical styles from both Catholic and Lutheran traditions, allowing his pieces to be used for both types of worship.
Instruments
This recording of Hans Leo Hassler's organ music was performed on original meantone temperament instruments, similar to those Hassler himself played.
Composer Biography
Hans Leo Hassler, born in Nuremberg, was likely the first well-known German composer to travel to Italy specifically for musical studies.
Compositional Technique
Hans Leo Hassler's Toccatas uniquely combine Italian and North European elements, with some showing the influence of composer Claudio Merulo.
Composer Biography
During his time in Venice, Hans Leo Hassler studied organ and composition with Andrea Gabrieli, uncle of Giovanni Gabrieli, and became friends with Giovanni.
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