Giovanni Morandi, an important Italian organ composer, grew up in Senigallia and received his musical education within his family.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Morandi's organ music, though suitable for liturgical use, reflects the style of Italian opera from the first half of the 19th century, with influences from composers like Mayr, Rossini, Bellini, and Donizetti.
Interpretation
This recording uses two different historical organs: a Gaetano Callido organ from 1791 and an Antonio and Angelo Amati organ from 1830, to reflect Morandi's specified registrations.
Instruments
The organ of Borca di Cadore, built by Gaetano Callido in 1791, features two manuals, an 18-note pedal-board, and accessories like a side drum.
Performer Biography
Marco Ruggeri, the performer on this album, is an award-winning organist and harpsichordist who has also published scholarly works, including editions of organ music and a harmony manual.
Composition History
Giovanni Morandi's organ and piano collections were among the first publications by Ricordi, a Milan-based firm that started in 1808.
Composer Biography
Giovanni Morandi's wife, Rosa Morolli, was a singer whose career took them on travels, and in 1810, they helped launch the career of 18-year-old Gioachino Rossini.
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