Francesco Cera - The Organ at European Courts (2016)

While usually associated with sacred music, the organ was also used during the Renaissance and early Baroque periods in noble mansions and courts for the purpose of secular music. This fantastic anthology peeks into the secular organ repertoire from royal courts across five countries. Francesco Cera is a celebrated Italian organist. He performs on a 1772 Organo ottavino. Liner notes include information on all pieces, as well as a photo of Ceras organ.

Tracklist:

Andrea Antico (c.1480-c.1538)
01. Gentil donna 1517) 02:01

AnonymouS (16th century)
02. Gagliarda Comadrina (1551) 01:23
03. Gagliarda Lodesana 00:50
04. Gagliarda Chataccio 01:09

Andrea Gabrieli (1533-1585)
05. Canzon francese detta Je n’en dirai mot 01:58
06. Canzon francese detta Qui la dira 04:12

Girolamo FreScobaldi (1583-1643)
07. Canzone ottava detta la Vincenti 03:18
08. Ricercare quarto sopra mi re fa mi 04:59

Bernardo PaSquini (1637-1710)
09. Partite di Bergamasca 04:27

Antonio de Cabezon (1510-1566)
10. Diferencias sobre el canto llano del Caballero 03:14
11. Diferencias sobre la Gallarda Milanesa 02:25
12. Diferencias sobre las Vacas 03:56

Paul HofHaimer (1459-1537)
13. Tandernack 03:22

HeinricH ScHeidemann (1595-1663)
14. Galliarda in D Minor WV 107 04:40

Samuel ScHeidt (1578-1654)
15. Alamanda in D Minor SSWV 558 (10 variations) 08:34

AnonymouS (early 16th century)
16. Uppon la mi re 04:11
17. My Lady Careys dompe 01:52

HugH Aston (c.1485-1558)
18. A Hornepype in F Major 04:00

Pierre Attaingnant (1494-1552)
19. Pavenne 01:37
20. Gaillarde 01:02
21. Branle 00:45

Henri du Mont (1610-1684)
22. Allemande grave 03:33

Francesco Cera - Organ

Recording: 28-29 May 2015, refectory room of the Franciscan Convent, Lustra Cilento, Italy.