TARQUINIO MERULA (1594-1665)

Ciaconna for two violins and basso continuo

Performed by Hesperion XXI

*Tarquinio Merula was an Italian composer, organist, and violinist of the early Baroque era. Although mainly active in Cremona, stylistically he was a member of the Venetian school. He was one of the most progressive Italian composers of the early 17th century, especially in applying newly developed techniques to sacred music.

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