Composer

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Biagio Marini

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Sonata

Compose Date

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Oct 1, 1626

Average_duration

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5:08

Biagio Marini was an Italian composer and violinist who lived from 1594 to 1663. He was one of the most important composers of instrumental music in the early Baroque period. His works were known for their virtuosity and expressiveness, and he was particularly skilled at writing for the violin. One of Marini's most famous works is the "Sonata undecima a 2" from his Op. 8 collection of sonatas. This collection was published in Venice in 1629 and contains 12 sonatas for two violins and continuo. The "Sonata undecima a 2" is the eleventh sonata in the collection. The "Sonata undecima a 2" is in four movements. The first movement is a lively and energetic canzona in duple meter. The second movement is a slower and more expressive aria in triple meter. The third movement is a fast and virtuosic corrente in duple meter. The final movement is a lively and dance-like giga in triple meter. The "Sonata undecima a 2" is characteristic of Marini's style, with its virtuosic violin writing and expressive melodies. The canzona and corrente movements are particularly notable for their use of imitative counterpoint, with the two violins playing off each other in a complex and intricate dialogue. The aria and giga movements, on the other hand, are more lyrical and melodic, with the violin parts weaving together in a more homophonic texture. The "Sonata undecima a 2" was likely composed in the early 1620s, and it was first performed in Venice around 1629. It quickly became popular among violinists and was widely performed throughout Europe in the 17th century. Today, it remains a beloved work in the violin repertoire and is frequently performed and recorded.

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