FANTINI, GIROLAMO

(1600 - 1675)

The trumpet player Girolamo Fantini was in the service of Ferdinando II, the Grand Duke of Tuscany.

Trumpet Music

In 1638 Fantini published an important book on trumpet playing, perhaps the second of its kind. This includes eight sonatas, the first examples of art music for the instrument.


Albums featuring this composer are available for download from ClassicsOnline.com

BAROQUE TRUMPET (THE ART OF THE), Vol. 2

8.553593

Chamber Music

Art & Music: Rembrandt - Music of His Time

8.558118

Music Education

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