La Folia

These variations on the famous 'La Folia' theme by Alessandro Scarlatti were recorded on the Pipeloops sample set of the Baumeister organ of the Klosterkirche Maihingen. This organ is the perfect example of an organ with character with its beautiful meantone temperament and wind model.

Alessandro Scarlatti (father of Domenico Scarlatti) was an Italian baroque composer, known especially for his operas and chamber cantatas. However, he wrote many keyboard works too. Although probably meant for the harpsichord, it's suitable for organ too.