Girolamo Frescobaldi was a pioneering Italian composer and keyboard virtuoso of the early Baroque whose innovations in counterpoint, expressive ornamentation, and variation forms shaped generations of composers from Froberger to J.S. Bach. This Volume 6 installment of his Complete Works presents refined, historically informed performances by the acclaimed ensemble Modo Antiquo under the direction of gambist and scholar Bettina Hoffmann. With a focus on clarity of texture, rhetorical phrasing, and period-appropriate instrumentation, the recording highlights Frescobaldi’s rich harmonic language and the expressive breadth of his sacred and secular idioms. Ideal for collectors and early-music listeners, this album offers a compelling window into the cultural flowering of 17th‑century Italy and the enduring influence of one of its greatest musical architects.

• Artist: Modo Antiquo; Bettina Hoffmann (direction)
• Format: Audio CD
• Genre: Classical, Baroque, Early Music
• Label: Brilliant Classics

• Audio: Stereo
Notes: Historically informed performance practice; directed by Bettina Hoffmann with period instruments for authentic Baroque articulation and sonority.

• Media: 1 × Audio CD
• Packaging Type: Standard jewel case

Modo Antiquo is a renowned early music ensemble founded by Federico Maria Sardelli and known for vibrant, scholarship-driven interpretations spanning Renaissance to Baroque repertoire. Under the baton and artistic guidance of Bettina Hoffmann—celebrated viol player, conductor, and musicologist—the group emphasizes historically informed techniques, articulated phrasing, and rich instrumental colors that illuminate original sources. Their discography on labels such as Brilliant Classics has earned international recognition for reviving lesser-known treasures alongside masterworks, presenting them with stylistic accuracy and vivid musicality that appeal to both connoisseurs and newcomers to early music.