Which musical instrument mirrors, complements, and enhances its keyboard relatives - the harpsichord and clavichord and, more recently, the piano - and imitates and even substitutes for an entire orchestra in its symphonic incarnations? The organ, of course, and nowhere is this more obvious than in Italy. So, let`s have a look at the Italian organ and its literature; let`s encounter the explicit relations within the entire family of musical instruments, including bells, flutes, cornetti, and even the calls of birds and the pulse of drums. And let`s begin where it all started, as a counterpart to a choir of voices. Our Organs of Italy tour invites you to discover, perhaps discover anew, these relationships over five centuries of organ building and to enrich your understanding of their place in the world of music. Join us!
Note: Please contact the Organ Historical Society to register for this tour (www.organsociety.com).
|
|
