"Rest of the documentation": The "Intavolatura di bali i," which has been recorded in its entirety here for the first time, consists of a set of dances (balli) and a passamezzo. These are all well-known dance melodies, to which Picchi has added variations. Particularly striking are the frequent parallel octaves and fifths (forbidden by nineteenth-century rules of harmony), characteristic trills, unbridled runs over the whole extent of the keyboard, and, to an even greater degree, the genuine dance elements, which are really catchy. The "Passamezzo antico," built, according to tradition, on a theme in the bass, is certainly Picchi's most important work. It is followed by the inventive Toccata from the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book, in which there are even elements of bitonality. As well as these rather extrovert pieces, we hear the more intimate Tedesca and the beautiful "Padoana ditta la Ongara."
This is the first time I'm hearing a harpsichord of the Italian style. Thank you for posting, and for your many wonderful postings. A stream of treasures.
Just found your channel. Typically, listen to about 3 hours plus of classical/day and have a guilty pleasure for the harpsichord. Hence, landing here. Thanks for sharing the collection.
I hope you enjoyed it. Lots of vinyl never ended up as digital recordings because the audience is not that big. So before these recordings are lost forever, I documented some.
Thank you so much for this recording and your detailed presentation. Picchi -whom I had never heard of - was lucky to be played by the great Koopman: even if he isn't my favourite organist, he really shines here on the harpsichord. I will explore your other videos as well. (forgot my poor English)
@@HarpsichordVinylGallery he was and guess still is the sole keyboard player to record a full Picchi CD. However recently Concerto Scirocco conducted by Claudia Genini recorded the whole set of Canzoni for instrumental ensemble, world premiere. Thus it looks like there's finally some momentum for this forgotten master
@@pietrolandri6081 I have heard the first few tracks of this release (well performed) and wonder why this music isn't recorded much earlier. Although I am not that familiar with early Italian music from Venice, it sounds in the great tradition of Gabrieli. Nice variety of instruments in the different canziones too! Thanks.
"Rest of the documentation": The "Intavolatura di bali i," which has been recorded in its entirety here for the first time,
consists of a set of dances (balli) and a passamezzo. These are all well-known dance melodies, to which Picchi has added variations. Particularly striking are the frequent parallel octaves and fifths (forbidden by nineteenth-century rules of harmony), characteristic trills, unbridled runs over the whole extent of the keyboard, and, to an even greater degree, the genuine dance elements, which are really catchy. The "Passamezzo antico," built, according to tradition, on a theme
in the bass, is certainly Picchi's most important work. It is followed by the inventive Toccata from the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book, in which there are even elements of bitonality. As well as these rather extrovert pieces, we hear the more intimate Tedesca and the beautiful "Padoana ditta la Ongara."
One of the best of Koopman's recordings.
Original fingering and articulation
make this harpsichord come to life.
Brilliant really !
This is the first time I'm hearing a harpsichord of the Italian style. Thank you for posting, and for your many wonderful postings. A stream of treasures.
Glad you like it!
Just found your channel. Typically, listen to about 3 hours plus of classical/day and have a guilty pleasure for the harpsichord. Hence, landing here. Thanks for sharing the collection.
I hope you enjoyed it. Lots of vinyl never ended up as digital recordings because the audience is not that big. So before these recordings are lost forever, I documented some.
Many thanks. You are a benefactor
Ton Koopman is.
Maravilloso!
FASCINATION HIGHEST, SUCH A REAL PLEASURE!
Great I am not the only one who enjoy this fascinating music.
Thank you so much for this recording and your detailed presentation. Picchi -whom I had never heard of - was lucky to be played by the great Koopman: even if he isn't my favourite organist, he really shines here on the harpsichord. I will explore your other videos as well.
(forgot my poor English)
Your English looks fine to me. The great Picchi was from Italy. I guess Ton Koopman was the first to dedicate an entire recording to Picchi.
@@HarpsichordVinylGallery he was and guess still is the sole keyboard player to record a full Picchi CD. However recently Concerto Scirocco conducted by Claudia Genini recorded the whole set of Canzoni for instrumental ensemble, world premiere.
Thus it looks like there's finally some momentum for this forgotten master
@@pietrolandri6081 That is nice to hear. I have to find out because he was an extraordinary composer
@@HarpsichordVinylGallery you're welcome!
@@pietrolandri6081 I have heard the first few tracks of this release (well performed) and wonder why this music isn't recorded much earlier. Although I am not that familiar with early Italian music from Venice, it sounds in the great tradition of Gabrieli. Nice variety of instruments in the different canziones too! Thanks.