Azzolino Bernardino della Ciaja

Azzolino Bernardino della Ciaja (21 May 1671 – 15 January 1755) was an Italian organist, harpsichordist, composer and organ builder.

Born in Siena, into a rich family, he was a member of the Pisan Cavalieri di S Stefano order.

He lived in Pisa from 1703 and 1713, but kept strong connections with Florence.

Very important are the Six Sonatas for Harpsichord published in Rome in 1727.

Harpsichordist: Mara Fanelli - Organist: Olimpio Medori, Romani-Agati-Tronci organ with three keyboards and double pedals from Gavinana (Pistoia) - Tenore: Paolo Fanciullacci (3 CD, Tactus, 2016)