Composer

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Antonio de Cabezón

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Average_duration

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2:30

Antonio de Cabezón was a Spanish composer and organist who lived during the Renaissance period. He was born in 1510 in Castrillo Mota de Judíos, Burgos, and died in 1566 in Madrid. Cabezón was one of the most important composers of keyboard music in Spain during the 16th century. He was also a court musician for the Spanish royal family. One of Cabezón's most famous works is the 'Tiento No. 25 de sexto tono'. This piece was composed for the organ and is part of a collection of works called 'Obras de Música para Tecla, Arpa y Vihuela'. The collection was published in 1578, twelve years after Cabezón's death. The 'Tiento No. 25 de sexto tono' is a complex piece of music that is divided into three movements. The first movement is in a slow tempo and is characterized by its use of dissonance and chromaticism. The second movement is faster and more lively, with a rhythmic and melodic structure that is reminiscent of dance music. The third movement is a fugue that is based on a theme introduced in the second movement. The 'Tiento No. 25 de sexto tono' is a prime example of Cabezón's mastery of counterpoint and his ability to create complex and intricate musical structures. The piece is also notable for its use of dissonance and chromaticism, which were relatively new techniques in keyboard music at the time. The 'Tiento No. 25 de sexto tono' premiered during Cabezón's lifetime, although the exact date and location of the premiere are unknown. The piece has since become a staple of the organ repertoire and is still performed and studied by musicians today.

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