Martini amassed an impressive collection of books and manuscripts over fifty years, which included many precious and rare items.
Interpretation
This recording was performed on original instruments from Martini's time because his compositions sometimes used notes not found on contemporary instruments.
Composer Biography
Giovanni Battista Martini, born in Bologna in 1706, was considered the most erudite Italian musician of the 18th century.
Performer Biography
Manuel Tomadin, the performer on this album, has won four national and six international organ contests, including the Grand Prix d'ECHO 2011.
Composer Biography
Martini became Chapel Master at the Church of San Francesco in Bologna at the young age of nineteen, in 1725.
Composer Biography
Martini founded a music composition academy in Bologna that trained many famous musicians, including J. Chr. Bach and W. A. Mozart.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Martini's writing style was often experimental, sometimes employing notes not available on common instruments of his time, and he dared to use unusual keys.
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