Gian Francesco Malipiero (1882-1973) was an Italian composer, musicologist, and editor. Born in Venice, he studied in Berlin, Paris, and Bologna. He is perhaps best remembered for his work in editing historicalItalianmusic, most notably Monteverdi’s complete works, but he also composed prolifically, writing seventeen symphonies and several operatic stage works.

(Passing Maskers) was writtenin 1918for solo Piano. It comprises five movements...