Count Federico Taccoli, though not a professional musician, was one of the most prolific music copyists in Genoa, active for over fifty years between 1751 and the early 1800s.
Recording & Production
The recordings on this album were made using a proprietary microphone technique called ECA, developed by the sound engineer for maximum sound fidelity and instrument positioning.
Historical Context
In the second half of the 18th century, Italian music publishing struggled, and the dissemination of notated music relied almost exclusively on flourishing copyists and local music booksellers.
Interpretation
For Gasparo Arnaldi's sonatas, the psalterist uses two techniques: striking the strings with sticks and plucking them with a quill pen, a technique common in Italy and Spain.
Album & Artwork
The album's title, "In copisteria del Conte," refers to the workshop of Count Federico Taccoli, a prolific copyist in 18th-century Genoa.
Album & Artwork
The album's artwork, created by Genoese painter and musician Nevio Zanardi, is inspired by Count Federico Taccoli's character, using colors from the Taccoli family coat of arms.
Composition History
All the music on this album comes from manuscripts originating in Count Federico Taccoli's copy shop, making him the central figure connecting the compositions and composers.
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