Ignazio Cirri lived the best part of the 18th century, a Maestro di Cappella of the Forli Cathedral in Italy. He wrote a large amount of liturgical music, but only two works were published, Violin Sonatas Opus 2, and the present Organ Sonatas Opus 1. Cirri's sonatas are in pre-classical style, and with their two movements form a bridge between the single-movement sonatas by Scarlatti and Paradisi and the Viennese sonatas by Haydn and Mozart with their 3 movements. The writing is elegant and refined, and displays an excellent command of counterpoint. Massimo Gabba, one of the most notable young organists of Italy, plays a magnificent Grisante organ of the Parish Church of San Bononio in Pozzengo, originating from the early 18th century. All it's specifications and photo are included in the booklet, which is written in English and Italian.

Tracklist:

12 Sonate Per L'organo, Op. 1, Sonata No. 1 In C Major: I. Andantino
12 Sonate Per L'organo, Op. 1, Sonata No. 1 In C Major: II. Allegretto
12 Sonate Per L'organo, Op. 1, Sonata No. 2 In F Major: I. Larghetto
12 Sonate Per L'organo, Op. 1, Sonata No. 2 In F Major: Allegretto
12 Sonate Per L'organo, Op. 1, Sonata No. 3 In G Minor: I. Larghetto
12 Sonate Per L'organo, Op. 1, Sonata No. 3 In G Minor: II. Allegro
12 Sonate Per L'organo, Op. 1, Sonata No. 4 In G Major: I. Andante
12 Sonate Per L'organo, Op. 1, Sonata No. 4 In G Major: II. Allegro
12 Sonate Per L'organo, Op. 1, Sonata No. 5 In C Minor: I. Andante
12 Sonate Per L'organo, Op. 1, Sonata No. 5 In C Minor: II. Allegro
12 Sonate Per L'organo, Op. 1, Sonata No. 6 In A Major: I. Andantino
12 Sonate Per L'organo, Op. 1, Sonata No. 6 In A Major: II. Allegro
12 Sonate Per L'organo, Op. 1, Sonata No. 7 In B-Flat Major: I. Larghetto
12 Sonate Per L'organo, Op. 1, Sonata No. 7 In B-Flat Major: II. Allegro
12 Sonate Per L'organo, Op. 1, Sonata No. 8 In D Major: I. Andante
12 Sonate Per L'organo, Op. 1, Sonata No. 8 In D Major: II. Allegro
12 Sonate Per L'organo, Op. 1, Sonata No. 9 In F Minor: I. Andante
12 Sonate Per L'organo, Op. 1, Sonata No. 9 In F Minor: II. Allegretto
12 Sonate Per L'organo, Op. 1, Sonata No. 10 In A Major: I. Andantino
12 Sonate Per L'organo, Op. 1, Sonata No. 10 In A Major: II. Allegro
12 Sonate Per L'organo, Op. 1, Sonata No. 11 In G Minor: I. Andante
12 Sonate Per L'organo, Op. 1, Sonata No. 11 In G Minor: II. Allegro
12 Sonate Per L'organo, Op. 1, Sonata No. 12 In D Major: I. Andantino
12 Sonate Per L'organo, Op. 1, Sonata No. 12 In D Major: II. Moderato

UPC: 5028421949512
Label: Brilliant Classics
Release Date: 5.26.15
Format: CD

Massimo Gabba - 12 Sonatas for Organ Op. 1 (CD)