Romantic Organ Works

 

Historic Organ Series’ third volume is dedicated to the music of one of the few composers who composed exclusively organ music during the 19th century. Padre Davide da Bergamo (1791-1863) was a famous organ composer as well as virtuoso organ player. He was very popular in Italy and as well very estimated by his colleagues. Although he took orders very early, his music kept a strong operatic flavour as the lyric drama then was prevalent in Italy. His style is still strongly apealing, with the crescendos à la Rossini, the dramatic modulations and the ample, belcantist melodies.

 

Padre Davide da Bergamo was able to use all the very special registers (Corno inglese, Ottavino, Corni dolci, fluta) and the whole range of colours possible on the incredible organ Serassi (1858). The Serassi organ (unique in the province of Treviso) which has been used for this recording meets Padre Davide’s intention of creating music that makes listener smile and where the very fine taste of fair is always present.