The works on this album were performed on an 18th-century organ to highlight their specific musical characteristics.
Composer Biography
In 1848, Antonio Maria Musilli was granted a degree in music by the Pope and was appointed Kapellmeister of the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi.
Compositional Technique
Musilli's organ works display an eclectic style, characterized by lively melodies, brilliant rhythms, ornamental reduction, and varied harmonic models, avoiding stereotypes.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Some of Musilli's compositions, like the '100 exercises for organ' and 'Sonata in stile legato', were created with a didactic purpose, likely for teaching novices at the Sacro Convento.
Composer Biography
Antonio Maria Musilli (1792-1880), a composer and theorist, was a member of the monastery of Velletri and was sent to Assisi and Naples to study music.
Performer Biography
Alessandro Bianconi, the organist on this recording, graduated with honors in Organ and Organ Composition from the Conservatory of Perugia in 2008 and has won several international organ competitions.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Antonio Maria Musilli composed over 172 works, including theoretical treatises, practical methods, and instrumental pieces for organ, harpsichord, and various instrumental groups.
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