Composer

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Diego Ortiz

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Average_duration

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3:19

Diego Ortiz was a Spanish composer and viol player who lived in the 16th century. He is best known for his collection of music for viola da gamba, "Trattado de Glosas," which was published in Rome in 1553. One of the most famous pieces from this collection is the "Recercada Quarta sobre Doulce memoire." The "Recercada Quarta sobre Doulce memoire" is a piece for solo viola da gamba. It is a variation on the popular French chanson "Doulce memoire" by Pierre Sandrin. The piece is in the key of G major and is written in a slow, stately tempo. The "Recercada Quarta" is divided into three movements. The first movement is a simple statement of the theme, played in a straightforward manner. The second movement is a variation on the theme, with the melody played in a more complex and ornamented manner. The third movement is a return to the original theme, played with even more ornamentation and virtuosity. One of the most notable characteristics of the "Recercada Quarta" is its use of ornamentation. Ortiz was known for his skill in improvisation, and this piece is a showcase for his ability to embellish a simple melody with intricate and beautiful ornamentation. The piece also demonstrates Ortiz's mastery of counterpoint, with multiple voices weaving in and out of each other in a complex and harmonious manner. The "Recercada Quarta sobre Doulce memoire" was first published in Ortiz's "Trattado de Glosas" in 1553. It quickly became one of the most popular pieces in the collection and has remained a favorite of viola da gamba players to this day. The piece has been recorded by numerous artists and is often used as an example of the beauty and complexity of Renaissance music.

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