Gregorio Strozzi

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Gregorio Strozzi (San Severino Lucano, 1615 - Naples, 1687 ) was an Italian composer, harpsichordist and organist. He studied with Giovanni Maria Sabino in Naples later becoming second organist at Sts. Annunziata, in 1634 . In 1645 he was appointed chaplain in Amalfi . In 1655 , he became doctor of canon and civil law at the University of Naples, and took the title of abbot. He wrote a collection of choral works for Holy Week "Responsoria, Lamentationes, Improperia, psalms, Hymni, motecta et evangelia passionis (quoad turbam), quae to Musicam in Hebdomada spectant Sancta" (Op. 1, Rome, 1655), a "Sancto Officio of Christmas" (op. 2 lost), a collection of Bicinia, "Elementorum musicae praxis, not utilis-off incipientibus, sed et proficientibus perfectis" (op. 3, Naples, 1683), and the "Caprices by beeping cymbals, et organs "(op. 4, Naples, 1687 ), his most famous work, which contains twenty-nine pieces for harpsichord or organ. Consistent with the tradition of the so-called Neapolitan school harpsichord and organ in the first half of the century, is formed 3 tantrums, 3 sought, 3 sonatas, touch 4, 3 hefty, 1 madrigal decreased, 8 current, 2 ballets, dance 1 and 3 series of variations. For some of these passages the author proposes alternative instruments to the harpsichord, harp and appointed , viola, viol consort, accordions and flutes. In the whims (contrapuntal variations) and 3 sonatas ( song ), it is clear the use of the form of Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643) and Gio

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Capritio - Instrumental Music from 17th Century Italy

Melancholy Grace

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Strozzi: Capricci da sonare cembali et organi, Op. 4

Strozzi: Capricci da sonar, Op. 4

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Sinfonie di Viole - Liquide Perle

Baroque Extravagances

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Baroque:Sprezzatura

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Musica Dolce

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À modo italiano

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500 Years of Organ Music, Vol. 1

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Musica Dolce (Julianne Baird, Colin Tilney)

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Rinaldo Alessandrini: Musica Italiana Cembalo

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