Historical and pedagogical analysis of Fiori Musicali by renaissance organ virtuoso Girolamo Frescobaldi

The purpose of this study is to raise awareness of the Fiori Musicali by Renaissance composer Girolamo Frescobaldi by providing historical context for the work, investigating common performance practices of the era, and examining the composition’s influence on future generations of organists. This research-based initiative provides historical context for the changing landscape of Italian governance, the training and employment of organists during Frescobaldi’s lifetime, and the impact of the Reformation on the Catholic church. Additionally, guidelines for historically-informed performance practices associated with the Fiori Musicali and an overview of the pedagogical content of the genres presented in the work are included. Connections are made between Frescobaldi and the North German organ school, culminating in the music of J. S. Bach.