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GIROLAMO FRESCOBALDI A VARIETY OF INVENTIONS IBD

PEACOCK PRESS
03 / 2022
9781914934322
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Sinopsis

Girolamo Frescobaldi was the greatest Italian keyboard composer of the early Baroque. Throwing caution to the wind he introduced his own âÇÖunconventionalâÇÖ style of inventive harmony, quirky rhythms and innovative embellishment, establishing his prominence as a beacon of musical excellence, and an inspiration for future generations of composers.áWith practical discussions on 17th century fingering methods, ornamentation, organ registration, modes, tuning and temperament, and Italian instruments, plus other intriguing concepts, Richard Lester explores much of the composerâÇÖs creative genius: a trendsetter straordinario.A supplement to this book in the form of a documentary is available on www.richardlester.org.uk and audio recordings by Richard Lester on historic instruments are available on Spotify, or from sales@wyastone.co.ukRichard LesterâÇÖs harpsichord and organ recordings of FrescobaldiâÇÖs music on period instruments for Nimbus Records have twice received the âÇÖoutstandingâÇÖ accolade in International Record Review, awarded âÇÖRecording of the yearâÇÖ in Musicweb International 2011, and acclaimed in the Penguin Guide to the 1000 Finest Classical Recordings, - âÇÖPerformance of Frescobaldi demands a free, improvisatory style of performance, of which Richard Lester is obviously a master.âÇÖIn an academic capacity he has contributed articles on Scarlatti, and FrescobaldiâÇÖs music in Harpsichord and Fortepiano magazine, and the Hungarian book on early music, R EGI ZENE. Tanulmányok, Cikkek, Interjúk. Szerkesztette Péteri Judit.

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