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Nicolas-Antoine Lebègue

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Nicolas-Antoine Lebègue's 'Pièces de Clavessin, Second Book' is a collection of harpsichord pieces that was composed in the late 17th century. The exact date of composition is not known, but it is believed to have been written sometime between 1677 and 1687. The work was first published in Paris in 1677. The 'Pièces de Clavessin, Second Book' consists of 24 movements, each of which is a character piece. The pieces are grouped into suites, with each suite consisting of several movements. The suites are not named, but they are numbered from 1 to 6. The first suite consists of four movements, including a prelude, an allemande, a courante, and a sarabande. The second suite also has four movements, including a prelude, a courante, a sarabande, and a gigue. The third suite has five movements, including a prelude, an allemande, a courante, a sarabande, and a chaconne. The fourth suite has three movements, including a prelude, a courante, and a sarabande. The fifth suite has four movements, including a prelude, an allemande, a courante, and a sarabande. The sixth and final suite has four movements, including a prelude, a courante, a sarabande, and a gigue. The 'Pièces de Clavessin, Second Book' is characterized by its use of ornamentation and its expressive melodies. The pieces are written in a variety of keys, and Lebègue makes use of different rhythms and tempos throughout the work. The pieces are also notable for their use of counterpoint, with multiple voices weaving in and out of each other. Overall, the 'Pièces de Clavessin, Second Book' is a significant work in the history of French harpsichord music. It showcases Lebègue's skill as a composer and his ability to create expressive and engaging music for the keyboard.

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