Wednesday, June 22, 2022

TDCM: June 22nd - Girolamo Frescobaldi

 

Listening Through The Dictionary of Composers and Their Music 


Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643)


Bio

Frescobaldi was born in Ferrara, Italy to a musical family. He showed promise with various keyboard instruments and made a living playing the Organ in several churches and in several courts throughout his life. His compositional career is considered highly influential on the next generation of composers including Froberger, Bach, and Purcell.

Music

Toccatas


Capricci e Ricercari


Messa della Domenica


Fiori Musicali



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