Composer

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Louis Couperin

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Fantasy

Compose Date

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May 22, 1656

Average_duration

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2:10

The 'Fantaisie for organ' is a piece of music composed by Louis Couperin, a French Baroque composer and organist. The piece is part of his 'L'oeuvre d'orgue', a collection of organ works that he composed during his lifetime. The exact date of composition of the 'Fantaisie for organ' is not known, but it is believed to have been written in the mid-17th century. The 'Fantaisie for organ' is a single-movement piece that is characterized by its improvisatory style. The piece is written in the key of D minor and is marked by a slow, mournful tempo. The piece begins with a series of arpeggios that are played on the organ's lower registers. These arpeggios are then followed by a series of chords that are played on the organ's upper registers. The 'Fantaisie for organ' is notable for its use of dissonance and chromaticism. The piece features a number of unexpected harmonic shifts and modulations, which give it a sense of unpredictability and instability. The piece also features a number of virtuosic passages that showcase the organist's technical skill. The 'Fantaisie for organ' was first performed in public in the mid-17th century, although the exact premiere date is not known. The piece has since become a staple of the organ repertoire and is frequently performed in recitals and concerts. The 'Fantaisie for organ' is considered to be one of Louis Couperin's most important works and is a testament to his skill as a composer and organist.

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