A heartfelt thank you to Dextra Musica for the beautiful programme published in Mestermøter, which manages to recount with depth one of the most fascinating moments in European musical history.
It was particularly moving to hear Alberto Giordano speak about the artists, musicians, and instrument makers that Ferdinando de’ Medici gathered at the Florentine court around 1700. The prince, a great patron and passionate music lover, transformed the city into a cultural centre of extraordinary vitality, attracting talents from all over Europe and fostering an environment of artistic experimentation and innovation.
Among the figures connected with that context stands out Bartolomeo Cristofori, in the service of the Medici and inventor of the fortepiano — a symbol of a season in which art, science, and craftsmanship were in constant dialogue.
In his presentation, Alberto Giordano managed to convey not only the historical significance of that period, but also the intensity of the human and professional relationships that made such creative ferment possible. The Medici Florence thus becomes an emblematic example of how enlightened patronage can generate innovation and leave a lasting legacy through time.
A precious project, that of Dextra Musica, which continues to build bridges between past and present, offering audiences new keys for understanding the great European musical tradition.
