Composer

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Francesco Canova da Milano

Genre

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Chamber

Average_duration

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2:28

Fantasia No. 10 for lute is a solo instrumental piece composed by Francesco Canova da Milano, an Italian lutenist and composer of the Renaissance era. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written in the mid-16th century. The piece was first published in 1547 in a collection of lute music titled "Il Divino". The Fantasia No. 10 for lute is a single-movement piece that is characterized by its intricate and virtuosic fingerwork. It is written in the key of G major and is in a binary form, consisting of two contrasting sections. The first section is slow and lyrical, while the second section is faster and more lively. The piece is notable for its use of ornamentation, including trills, mordents, and arpeggios. One of the defining characteristics of Canova da Milano's music is his use of a technique called "alfabeto", which involves using letters of the alphabet to represent specific chord progressions. This technique allowed lutenists to quickly and easily improvise accompaniments to popular songs of the time. While the Fantasia No. 10 for lute does not use the alfabeto technique, it does showcase Canova da Milano's skill as a composer and performer. The piece has been performed and recorded by numerous lutenists over the years and remains a popular work in the lute repertoire. Its intricate fingerwork and expressive melodies make it a challenging and rewarding piece for performers and a delight for audiences.

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