Compiled and edited by harpsichordist RichardLester this 90 page volume of music contains 17 completeworks by Girolamo Diruta, Claudio Merulo, Andrea andGiovanni Gabreli, Gioseffo Guami, and Antonio Mortaro.In an extended preface Richard examines thecontemporary performance treatise and based on themsuggests possibilities for correct period fingering,ornamentation and registration for these works. The publication includes a 48 minute DVD Video,‘Venetian Reflections’ in which Richard demonstrates thepractical considerations of period fingering andornamentation and includes several completeperformances on both harpsichord and organ. The publication also includes the Nimbus CD recording NI5931 of works featured in the publication performed byRichard Lester at the organ and harpsichord.
- ISMN: 9790708129240 (M708129240)
