Composer

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Johann Jacob Froberger

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Keyboard

Average_duration

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8:18

Movement_count

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4

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Johann Jacob Froberger's 'Suite for harpsichord No. 2 in D minor' is a baroque keyboard work composed in the mid-17th century. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written between 1649 and 1656. The suite consists of seven movements, each with its own unique character and style. The suite opens with a stately and grand Allemande, which is followed by a lively and playful Courante. The third movement is a Sarabande, which is slow and expressive, with a melancholic quality. The fourth movement is a Gigue, which is fast and lively, with a dance-like quality. The fifth movement is a Canzona, which is a more complex and intricate piece, with a contrapuntal texture. The sixth movement is a Capriccio, which is a virtuosic and improvisatory piece, with a free and improvisatory character. The suite concludes with a lively and energetic Gigue. The suite is characterized by its use of ornamentation, which is a hallmark of baroque music. Froberger employs a variety of ornamentation techniques, including trills, mordents, and turns, to add color and texture to the music. The suite also features a variety of textures, from the contrapuntal complexity of the Canzona to the improvisatory freedom of the Capriccio. The 'Suite for harpsichord No. 2 in D minor' was premiered during Froberger's lifetime, and it quickly became a popular work among keyboard players. It has since become a staple of the harpsichord repertoire, and it is still performed and recorded today. The suite is a testament to Froberger's skill as a composer and his ability to create music that is both technically challenging and musically expressive.

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