The Badia Fiorentina organ includes unique accessories such as nightingales, crickets, and bagpipes in C/F, which are typical of Italian organs.
Performer Biography
Giovanna Riboli, the organist on this recording, is the titular organist of the Badia Fiorentina in Florence since 2015.
Instruments
The organ of the Badia Fiorentina was restored in 1978 to its original state and features a historical temperament (quarter comma meantone) ideal for 16th-18th century repertoire.
Instruments
The organ of the Badia Fiorentina, built in 1558 by Onofrio Zeffirini da Cortona, is renowned as one of the finest surviving examples of an Italian Renaissance organ.
Performer Biography
Giovanna Riboli studied in Italy and then specialized in early music at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, earning Bachelor and Master degrees in Organ.
Recording & Production
This album features works by important composers from Italy, England, Germany, Holland, and Spain, showcasing the versatility of the Italian organ.
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