The organ, a very ancient and complete musical instrument, has historically been particularly loved and played by blind musicians, with many famous blind organists throughout history.
Composition History
Luigi Picchi's organ works were published by 'Edizioni Carrara' in Bergamo, a publishing house that recognized his talent and suitability for liturgy.
Instruments
The organ at the Istituto dei Ciechi in Milan is one of the first Italian organs built specifically for a concert hall, following international examples.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Luigi Picchi's true musical calling was sacred music, which he pursued as an organist for liturgical services from a young age.
Performer Biography
Paolo Bottini, the organist on this album, has a strong connection to liturgical music, serving as an official organist for Catholic services since 1986.
Composer Biography
Luigi Picchi, the composer, learned music from his self-taught organist father and later studied at the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in Milan.
Instruments
The organ used for this recording is a Balbiani Vegezzi-Bossi organ, originally built in 1901 by Carlo Vegezzi-Bossi, the most famous Italian organ builder of his time.
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