A leading contemporary music critic once wrote concerning Vincenzo Antonio Petrali (1830-1889), of who's music there is only one other survey on record, I have heard Saint Saens, Lemmens, Guilmant, Lefevre and Widor - and I have earned the right to be difficult and demanding. As an improviser, Petrali need fear no comparison: he has a highly personal, characteristic style which sets him apart as being unique. Organist Marco Ruggeri, first prize winner of the International Organ Competition of St. Elpidio a Mare and the Harpsichord Competition of Bologna, has selected repertoire from throughout Petrali's career in order to paint a vivid portrait of this extraordinary composer's development.

Tracklist:

Sonata In D Major
Adagio For Human Voice
Sonata In D Major (2)
6 Verses For Gloria In D Major: I. Verse No. 1
6 Verses For Gloria In D Major: II. Verse No. 2
6 Verses For Gloria In D Major: III. Verse No. 3
6 Verses For Gloria In D Major: IV. Verse No. 4
6 Verses For Gloria In D Major: V. Verse No. 5
6 Verses For Gloria In D Major: VI. Verse No. 6
Sonata In F Major
Sonata For Consumption
Sonata For The Offertory In C Major
Sonata For The Offertory In F Major
Sonata Final
Sinfonia
7 Verses For Gloria In F Major: I. Verse No. 1
7 Verses For Gloria In F Major: II. Verse No. 2
7 Verses For Gloria In F Major: III. Verse No. 3
7 Verses For Gloria In F Major: IV. Verse No. 4
7 Verses For Gloria In F Major: V. Verse No. 5
7 Verses For Gloria In F Major: VI. Verse No. 6
7 Verses For Gloria In F Major: VII. Verse No. 7
Andante - Pastorale
Allegretto For Clarinet
Sonata For Communion
Toccata In D Major
4 Sonate For Evening: I. Sonata No. 1
4 Sonate For Evening: II. Sonata No. 2
4 Sonate For Evening: III. Sonata No. 3
4 Sonate For Evening: IV. Sonata No. 4
Sonata For The Offertory In C Major (2)

UPC: 5028421951607
Label: Brilliant Classics
Release Date: 10.30.15
Format: CD

Marco Ruggeri - Organ Music (CD)