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Enrico Viccardi

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This program expresses in music the achievements of Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643), one of the greatest masters of the early Baroque period, and the extent of his influence on his contemporaries and the next generation. The works of Buxtehude, Muffat, and Bach, in particular, show that Frescobaldi's influence extended to the northern German region and spanned several centuries. Enrico Viccardi is an Italian musician who is professor of organ and organ composition at the Conservatory of Como. He is highly acclaimed for his performances of Frescobaldi's works. Tokyo M-Plus