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William Dongois

Description:

When it comes to Ganassis *Fontegara*, its no exaggeration to say its an indispensable guide to Renaissance variation techniques that anyone seriously studying the recorder must study. It is, so to speak, the equivalent of Czerny, Bach, or Chopin in the world of the recorder and mastering the ornamental techniques explained in such depth throughout this textbook is an indispensable part of the training not only for recorder players but also for professional performers of Renaissance music. However, from the perspective of the listener, the significance of the author, Ganassi, may not be immediately apparent. That is precisely where the importance of this recording lies. William Dongowa, a virtuoso on the woodwind cornet (Zink), has returned to Ganassis writings alongside his trusted musical colleagues. Using the instrumental performance techniques described therein, they vividly perform voca