Girolamo Frescobaldi was born in Ferrara in 1583, where he studied with the cathedral organist. His most influential music lies within the technically advanced keyboard works such as those represented here. The 'Fantasie', 'Ricercari' and 'Canzoni Francesi' were composed relatively early in his career, and he described the 'Ricercari' as the 'the first little part of my creative talent'.
8 Ricercar Ottavo Obligo Di Non Uscir Mai Di Grado
9 Ricercar Nono Obligo Di Quattro Soggetti
10 Ricercar Decimo Obligo la, Fa, Sol, la, Re
11 Canzone I
12 Canzone II
13 Canzone III
14 Canzone IV
15 Canzone V
Girolamo Frescobaldi was born in Ferrara in 1583, where he studied with the cathedral organist. His most influential music lies within the technically advanced keyboard works such as those represented here. The 'Fantasie', 'Ricercari' and 'Canzoni Francesi' were composed relatively early in his career, and he described the 'Ricercari' as the 'the first little part of my creative talent'.
