Immerse yourself in the sacred and intricate world of Girolamo Frescobaldi with the release of "Fiori musicali, Op. 12: Organ Masses." This album, set to release on January 20, 2023, under SOMM Recordings, offers a comprehensive exploration of Frescobaldi's masterful compositions for the organ, spanning a captivating duration of 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Frescobaldi, an Italian composer and organist of the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods, is renowned for his innovative and expressive works. This album showcases his Op. 12, a collection of organ masses that includes excerpts from "Missa in festis duplicibus I," "Missa in dominicis infra annum," and "Missa in festis Beata Mariae Virginis I." Each piece is a testament to Frescobaldi's virtuosity and his ability to blend sacred music with complex, polyphonic textures.
The album opens with the majestic "Toccata avanti la messa delli apostoli" and takes the listener through a series of Kyrie, Christe, and other liturgical movements, each marked by Frescobaldi's distinctive style. Highlights include the intricate "Toccata cromaticha per l'elevatione" and the lively "Bergamasca," demonstrating the composer's versatility and mastery of the organ.
This release is a treasure trove for enthusiasts of early music and organ repertoire, offering a deep dive into Frescobaldi's contributions to sacred music. The meticulous performance and recording quality ensure that every nuance of Frescobaldi's compositions is brought to life, providing an enriching and spiritually uplifting listening experience.
Tracks
Fiori musicali, Op. 12 "Missa in festis duplicibus I" (Excerpts): No. 18, Toccata avanti la messa delli apostoli, F 12.18Girolamo Frescobaldi, Richard Lester
Fiori musicali, Op. 12 "Missa in festis duplicibus I" (Excerpts): No. 19, Kyrie delli apostoli, F 12.19 - No. 21, Kyrie, F 12.21Girolamo Frescobaldi, The Greenwood Consort, Richard Lester, Mark Bennett
Fiori musicali, Op. 12 "Missa in festis duplicibus I" (Excerpts): No. 22, Christe, F 12.22 - No. 23, Christe, F 12.23Girolamo Frescobaldi, The Greenwood Consort, Richard Lester, Mark Bennett
Fiori musicali, Op. 12 "Missa in festis duplicibus I" (Excerpts): No. 24, Kyrie, F 12.24 - No. 26, Kyrie, F 12.26Girolamo Frescobaldi, The Greenwood Consort, Richard Lester, Mark Bennett
Fiori musicali, Op. 12 "Missa in festis duplicibus I" (Excerpts): No. 27, Canzon dopo l'epistola, F 12.27Girolamo Frescobaldi, Richard Lester
Fiori musicali, Op. 12 "Missa in festis duplicibus I" (Excerpts): No. 28, Toccata avanti il recercar, F 12.28Girolamo Frescobaldi, Richard Lester
Fiori musicali, Op. 12 "Missa in festis duplicibus I" (Excerpts): No. 30, Altro recercar, F 12.30Girolamo Frescobaldi, Richard Lester
Fiori musicali, Op. 12 "Missa in festis duplicibus I" (Excerpts): No. 31, Toccata per l'elevatione, F 12.31Girolamo Frescobaldi, Richard Lester
Fiori musicali, Op. 12 "Missa in festis duplicibus I" (Excerpts): No. 33, Canzon quarti toni dopo il post comune, F 12.33Girolamo Frescobaldi, Richard Lester
Fiori musicali, Op. 12 "Missa in dominicis infra annum" (Excerpts): No. 1, Toccata avanti la messa della domenica, F 12.01Girolamo Frescobaldi, Richard Lester
Fiori musicali, Op. 12 "Missa in dominicis infra annum" (Excerpts): No. 2, Kyrie della domenica, F 12.02 - No. 3, Kyrie, F 12.03Girolamo Frescobaldi, The Greenwood Consort, Richard Lester, Mark Bennett
Fiori musicali, Op. 12 "Missa in dominicis infra annum" (Excerpts): No. 4, Christe, F 12.04 - No. 7, Christe alio modo, F 12.07Girolamo Frescobaldi, The Greenwood Consort, Richard Lester, Mark Bennett
Fiori musicali, Op. 12 "Missa in dominicis infra annum" (Excerpts): No. 8, Kyrie, F 12.08 - No. 13, Kyrie alio modo, F 12.13Girolamo Frescobaldi, The Greenwood Consort, Richard Lester, Mark Bennett
Fiori musicali, Op. 12 "Missa in dominicis infra annum" (Excerpts): No. 14, Canzon dopo l'epistola, F 12.14Girolamo Frescobaldi, Richard Lester
Fiori musicali, Op. 12 "Missa in dominicis infra annum" (Excerpts): No. 15, Ricercar dopo il credo, F 12.15Girolamo Frescobaldi, Richard Lester
Fiori musicali, Op. 12 "Missa in dominicis infra annum" (Excerpts): No. 16, Toccata cromaticha per l'elevatione, F 12.16Girolamo Frescobaldi, Richard Lester
Fiori musicali, Op. 12 "Missa in dominicis infra annum" (Excerpts): No. 17, Canzon post il comune, F 12.17Girolamo Frescobaldi, Richard Lester
Fiori musicali, Op. 12 "Missa in festis Beata Mariae Virginis I" (Excerpts): No. 34, Toccata avanti la messa della Madonna, F 12.34Girolamo Frescobaldi, Richard Lester
Fiori musicali, Op. 12 "Missa in festis Beata Mariae Virginis I" (Excerpts): No. 35, Kyrie della Madonna, F 12.35 - No. 36, Kyrie, F 12.36Girolamo Frescobaldi, The Greenwood Consort, Richard Lester, Mark Bennett
Fiori musicali, Op. 12 "Missa in festis Beata Mariae Virginis I" (Excerpts): No. 37, Christe, F 12.37 - No. 38, Christe, F 12.38Girolamo Frescobaldi, The Greenwood Consort, Richard Lester, Mark Bennett
Fiori musicali, Op. 12 "Missa in festis Beata Mariae Virginis I" (Excerpts): No. 39, Kyrie, F 12.39 - No. 40, Kyrie, F 12.40Girolamo Frescobaldi, The Greenwood Consort, Richard Lester, Mark Bennett
Fiori musicali, Op. 12 "Missa in festis Beata Mariae Virginis I" (Excerpts): No. 41, Canzon dopo l'epistola, F 12.41Girolamo Frescobaldi, Richard Lester
Fiori musicali, Op. 12 "Missa in festis Beata Mariae Virginis I" (Excerpts): No. 43, Toccata avanti il recercar, F 12.43Girolamo Frescobaldi, Richard Lester
Fiori musicali, Op. 12 "Missa in festis Beata Mariae Virginis I" (Excerpts): No. 44, Recercar con obligo di cantare la quinta parte senza toccarla, F 12.44Girolamo Frescobaldi, Mark Bennett, Richard Lester
Fiori musicali, Op. 12 "Missa in festis Beata Mariae Virginis I" (Excerpts): No. 45, Toccata per l'elevatione, F 12.45Girolamo Frescobaldi, Richard Lester
Fiori musicali, Op. 12 "Missa in festis Beata Mariae Virginis I" (Excerpts): No. 46, Bergamasca, F 12.46Girolamo Frescobaldi, Richard Lester
Fiori musicali, Op. 12 "Missa in festis Beata Mariae Virginis I" (Excerpts): No. 47, Capriccio sopra la Girolmeta, F 12.47Girolamo Frescobaldi, Richard Lester
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