Francesco Rognoni Taeggio

Francesco Rognoni Taeggio ( * after 1570 in Milan, † after 1626 ) was an Italian composer and violinist.

Life and work

Francesco Rognoni, son of originating from the Val Talegggio musician Riccardo Rognoni, initially worked as Kapellmeister of Prince Francesco Filiberto of Masserano, in 1613, he was in the service of the rulers of Milan and since 1620 he has been mentioned as a conductor at the church of S. Ambrogio. Rognoni was described by his contemporaries, the writer Girolamo Borsieri, an excellent flautist and violinist.

In addition to various fairs, Rognoni published in 1608 and 1624, each with a collection of polyphonic music, in 1613 a collection of madrigals. In 1614 he published his textbook Aggiunta della Scolaro di violino & altri stromenti ( lost). As a continuation appeared in 1620 be today 's most important work, the Selva de Varii passaggi that in detail with the vocal and violin technique and ornamentation technique ( diminution ) dealing. The dedications of various works, clarify its relationship with the Polish king Sigismund III. of Poland and Archduke Charles of Austria.

Rognoni fonts are now explored by musicologists in the service of historical performance practice.

His father Riccardo Rognoni is also considered the author of a Diminutionslehre. His brother Giovanni Domenico Rognoni worked as a priest, organist and conductor, including others on S. Sepolcro and in the ducal chapel.