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Francesco Cera is an Italian organist and harpsichordist known for his recordings and performances of early Italian keyboard music, particularly from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. He has recorded works by composers such as Girolamo Frescobaldi and other Italian masters. Cera has performed as a recitalist across Europe and has appeared on numerous recordings for specialist early music labels.
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Which composers are central to Francesco Cera's recordings?
Cera has recorded keyboard works by Michelangelo Rossi, Tarquinio Merula, Bernardo Storace, Antonio Valente, and Domenico Scarlatti. His discography also includes Bach's Orgelbüchlein and French Suites.
Did Francesco Cera study with Gustav Leonhardt?
Yes, Cera studied with Gustav Leonhardt in Amsterdam around 1989 and 1990. He had previously studied organ and harpsichord in Bologna with Luigi Ferdinando Tagliavini.
What is Ensemble Arte Musica?
Ensemble Arte Musica is the early-music group Cera founded and directs. It performs Italian vocal repertoire ranging from Gesualdo and Monteverdi to 18th-century cantatas and debuted at the Flanders Festival in Bruges in 1997.
Was Francesco Cera a member of Il Giardino Armonico?
Yes, Cera joined Il Giardino Armonico in the early 1990s after his studies with Leonhardt. His later work expanded from solo organ and harpsichord performance into conducting Italian Baroque vocal music.
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