Girolamo Frescobaldi A VARIETY OF INVENTIONS

by Richard Lester

Book Overview

Girolamo Frescobaldi was the greatest Italian keyboard composer of the early Baroque. Throwing caution to the wind he introduced his own 'unconventional' 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.
With practical discussions on 17th century fingering methods, ornamentation, organ registration, modes,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1914934326
• ISBN13: 9781914934322
• Release Date: March 2022
• Publisher: Peacock Press
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.7" x 9.6"