Domenico Zipoli
b. Prato, October 16, 1688
d. Co'rdoba, Argentina, January 2, 1726
Biography
Domenico Zipoli, Italian organist and composer, began his musical training
in Naples. He moved to Tome in 1696 and became organist at a Jesuit church.
After joining the Jesuit order at Seville in 1716, Zipoli moved to
Argentina, where he continued to play the organ for the Jesuit church until
his death.
Zipoli wrote for harpsichord, organ, and piano. His pieces are very
expressive, and almost song-like in quality. He effectively made use of
modern compositional styles, without becoming cliché.
Works
Two books for cembalo or organ