May 14, 2021 - The Independent Pianist

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Frescobaldi: Aria detta la Frescobalda (The first original variation set)

Posted on May 14, 2021May 14, 2021 by Cole Anderson

Today’s post features the first recorded set of variations on an original theme, dating all the way back to 1627. It is a beautiful and strikingly haunting piece of writing, by the eccentric and daring Italian early Baroque composer Girolamo Frescobaldi

Cole is an experienced free-lance pianist, composer and teacher. For the last 20 years he has been loving the piano and making music, and bringing his passion to music lovers all over the world. He specializes in playing and explaining great repertoire from the classics to the most recent creations, from the most well known composers to the most obscure. Along the way he loves helping every player, from the enthusiastic amateur to the budding professional, realize their dreams at the keyboard.