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In this series of ten classes spread over three years, acclaimed performer, teacher and scholar Richard Brasier will explore the various stylistic and historical issues associated with performing European organ repertoire. In addition to learning about the historical background, students will engage with period practices and present repertoire of their choice.
Venues have been carefully chosen for the suitability of their organs. You can book for as many or as few classes as you wish as they become available on this website. These classes are ideal for those preparing for performance-based exams and for anyone who simply wishes to improve their knowledge.
Five places for players are available. Once four of these have been booked four observer places will be made available. Those booking as players will have 30 minutes each at the console. They should prepare repertoire relevant to the class—we suggest one longer piece or two contrasting shorter pieces with a total playing time of 7–8 minutes. Richard Brasier will also bring excerpts of pieces for players to try.
Class 3. Italian Organ Music to Frescobaldi
This class will use the Royal Academy of Music's 1763 Italian organ housed at St Mark's Church Regent's Park. Please note that this organ has a single manual and no pedals. Click here for further infortmation and the specification.
Suggested composers
Vincenzo Bellavere
Sperindio Bertoldo
Jacques Buus
Marc'Antonio Cavazzoni
Girolamo Cavazzoni
Giovanni de Macque
Girolamo Diruta
Giacomo Fogliano
Andrea Gabrieli
Giovanni Gabrieli
Luzzasco Luzzaschi
Ascanio Mayone
Claudio Merulo
Annibale Padovano
Girolamo Parabosco
Rocco Rodio
Giulio Segni
Antonio Valente
Claudio Veggio
Adrian Willaert
Girolamo Frescobaldi
Gaetano Greco
Tarquinio Merula
Pietro Domenico Paradisi
Bernardo Pasquini
Michelangelo Rossi
Giovanni Salvatore
Alessandro Scarlatti
Domenico Scarlatti
Bernardo Storace
Giovanni Maria Trabaci
Domenico Zipoli
The venue
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Other classes in the series
1. The French Classical Organ School, 28 February 2026
2. English organ music to c.1750, St Botolph's Aldgate, Saturday 13 June 2026. Click here for further information.
4. Catholic Germany and Austria
5. The North German organ school
6. The organ music of J.S. Bach
7. Classical organ music
8. German organ music after 1800
9. French and Belgian organ music after 1800
10. British organ music after 1800
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Fee: Playing places: RCO members £85; £98 non-members