Composer

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Girolamo Frescobaldi

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Publication Date

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1637

Average_duration

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3:07

Girolamo Frescobaldi was an Italian composer and keyboardist of the Baroque era. He was born in Ferrara in 1583 and died in Rome in 1643. He was one of the most important composers of keyboard music in the early Baroque period, and his works had a significant influence on the development of keyboard music in Italy and beyond. One of Frescobaldi's most famous works is the "Diversarum modulationum, Book II No. 2, Ipsi sum desponsata". This piece was composed in the early 17th century and is part of a collection of keyboard works that Frescobaldi published in 1627. The collection is divided into two books, each containing a number of different pieces. "Ipsi sum desponsata" is a vocal piece that Frescobaldi arranged for keyboard. The original text is from the Song of Solomon, and the piece is a setting of a love poem. The piece is in three movements, each with its own distinct character and mood. The first movement is marked "Adagio" and is in a slow, contemplative style. The music is characterized by long, flowing lines and rich harmonies. The second movement is marked "Allegro" and is much more lively and energetic. The music is full of rapid runs and arpeggios, and the rhythm is lively and dance-like. The final movement is marked "Adagio" and is a return to the slow, contemplative style of the first movement. The music is characterized by a sense of longing and yearning, and the harmonies are rich and complex. Overall, "Ipsi sum desponsata" is a beautiful and expressive piece of music that showcases Frescobaldi's skill as a composer and keyboardist. The piece is full of rich harmonies, intricate rhythms, and expressive melodies, and it is a testament to the beauty and complexity of Baroque music.

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