Nikhil Hogan Show
125: Riccardo Castagnetti
Apr 30, 2021
Musicologist and musician, Riccardo Castagnetti, discusses his research in 18th-century music education pedagogy, including the methods of Andrea Basili. They explore Basili's biography and teaching methods, the concept of chord inversion in his work, and the connection between music composition and rhetoric. They also delve into the influence of the Catholic Church on music education during the 18th century. They end the podcast by discussing Riccardo's projects and changes in music education.
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- Riccardo Castagnetti discusses his non-linear music training journey, from studying cello to graduating in organ and developing an interest in composition and piano.
- Castagnetti uncovers the work of 18th-century Italian composer Andrea Basili and highlights the lack of recognition for Italian music history compared to German music history.
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Basili's Musical Training and Career
Ricardo Villanueva introduces Ricardo Castagnetti, a musician and musicologist, who shares his non-linear music training journey. Castagnetti began as a cellist and ended up graduating in organ. He also developed an interest in composition and piano during his studies. He later switched to composition and organ, where he finished his training. Castagnetti discusses his influential teacher Stefano Inocente, who played a significant role in his musical education. He explains that studying the organ provided him with a well-rounded music education, as it required attending composition, thoroughbass, improvisation, and organ classes.
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