OSTINATO
Falconiero, Marini, Merula, Ortiz, Pachelbel, Purcell, Rossi, Valente & Anonimi

Ref: AV9820

• Jordi Savall
• Hespèrion XXI

Following the astonishing success of La Folia, Jordi Savall began work on an in-depth study and reappraisal of the most interesting works created around the basso ostinato. The musical journey of Ostinato, covering 150 years and crossing the lenght and breadth of Europe, takes us from the early works of Diego Ortiz to Johann Pachelbel’s Canon. This recording gives us insight into two types of composition.

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