Platti: Complete Music for Harpsichord & Organ

Giovanni Benedetto Platti successfully bridged the worlds of the Baroque and Classicism. A remarkably versatile musician, performing as a keyboard player, cellist, oboist, violinist and singer, he wrote in a wide range of different genres and styles, in Venetian bel canto tradition, fusing baroque elements with the elegance and simplicity of the emerging Stile Galante.

This new recording presents the complete recording of the 18 Sonatas for the keyboard. The type of instrument is not always indicated, they could be played on the harpsichord, spinet, clavichord or organ. Essential in the performing practice is the use of free improvisation and use of ornamentation, the use of the "affetti" and general expression of the human emotions.

Played by Stefano Molardi on a 1713 historic Bonatti organ, and an Italian harpsichord made by Facchini, based on a 17th century model. Molardi is one of the foremost organist of Italy, specializing in Early Music. He already issued highly acclaimed CD's for Brilliant Classics, the complete organ works by J.S. Bach, Kuhnau and Bach sons, receiving 5-star reviews and nominated for the Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik.